realistic

Compared meaning: based on real, practical facts (adjective).

比较义项：实际的，从实际情况出发的（形容词）。

• practical

  Practical describes something workable and useful for real situations, contrasted with theory or ideas; often used for advice, skills, or hands-on solutions.

  practical强调切实可行、注重实际效果，而非停留在理论或想法层面；常用来形容建议、技能或动手解决的办法。

  She took a practical approach to fixing the leak, using tape instead of calling a plumber.

  她没有叫水管工，而是用胶带修补漏水处，采取了一种实用的办法。

• realistic 本词

  Realistic describes something that accurately reflects what is achievable or true, contrasted with idealistic or overly optimistic hopes; often used for plans, expectations, or goals.

  realistic强调符合客观实际、不理想化，不过分乐观；常用来形容计划、期望或目标。

  Their sales targets were not realistic given the shrinking market.

  鉴于市场在萎缩，他们的销售目标并不现实。

Practical and realistic both relate to what is real. Practical describes something workable and useful, contrasted with theory, often for advice or skills. Realistic describes something that matches what is achievable or true, contrasted with idealistic hopes, often for plans. Not compared: realistic meaning true-to-life.

这两个词在此义项上都指“从实际出发”，容易混淆，但语气不同：practical强调是否管用、可操作，常搭配建议、技能、方法；realistic强调是否符合客观事实、不脱离幻想，常搭配计划、目标、期望。这里不比较realistic表示“逼真的”（如描述画作或电影效果）的义项。