fiction
n
1 [U] type of literature (eg novels, stories) describing imaginary events and people 小说
works of fiction 小说作品
He writes fiction. 他是写小说的.
Truth is often stranger than fiction. 事实往往比小说更离奇. Cf 参看 non-fiction.
2 [C] thing that is invented or imagined and not strictly true 虚构的或想像出的事; 并非完全真实的事
a polite fiction, ie sth assumed to be true (though it may not be) for social reasons 冠冕堂皇的应酬话. Cf 参看 fact.
We will take the Endeavour. It is a good, strong ship, though not very fast. There will be a lot of room below for stores.
我们用“奋力号”。它虽然速度不算快,但却是一只完好、结实的船。船体下面有很多地方还可以放储存品。
After the accident, all the lines and taps were clearly marked and new people joining the workforce were given a talk on safety before they started work.
I am sorry that you have a disagreement with your father. Personally, I think it is important to follow your interests and your abilities, and it sounds as though you have plenty of both of these already.