almost or very nearly the thing described, so that any slight difference is not important 实质上的;实际上的;事实上的◆The company has a virtual monopoly in this area of trade. 这家公司实际上垄断了这个领域的贸易。
() existing only on computer; using computers as the means of communication 虚拟的;使用计算机的◆the success of the virtual bookstore 虚拟书店的成功◆We hold meetings that are part physical and part virtual—20 people are in the room and 40 in their offices. 我们的会议部分是现实的,部分是虚拟的 ──20 个人在会议室,40 个人在办公室。◆a virtual assistant/team/worker 虚拟助理/团队/工人OPPphysical