These texts give the reader an insight into the Chinese mind.

He who knows only how to wield a pen usually feels quite helpless in the face of practical problems.

光会耍笔杆的人，碰到实际问题往往束手无策。

We must adhere to the principle of making study serve the practical purpose.

我们必须坚持学以致用的原则.

Let correct ideology guide practical work.

以虚带实.

The new collections of custom furs around town reveal plenty of folderol, but there are practical things too.

市上大批新的定做的皮衣中有许多是华而不实的, 但也有一些实用的东西.

First we do practical work and, through it, we gain knowledge.

先有实践, 然后有认识.

He lacks practical experience.

他缺乏实践经验.

I know it was my little brother's practical joke again.

凌晨三点钟,我忽然被闹钟惊醒,我知道这又是我小弟弟的恶作剧.

His proposal was qualified as practical.

他的建议被认为是可行的.

He set forward several practical proposals.

他提出了几项切实可行的建议.

In addition to giving a general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical experience.

课程除了介绍一般电脑知识外, 还提供实际操作的机会.

Your invention is clever, but not practical.

你的发明很巧, 但不实用.

He is a practical person.

他是位很讲实际的人.

The scheme seems on the surface to be quite practical.

这个方案表面上看来似乎很实际.

The assessment for the course involves written assignments and practical tests.

这门功课的考核包括书面作业和实际操作考试。

It's an attractively illustrated, detailed guide that'svery practical.

这是一本很实用的指南，插图精美，内容详尽。

The working group will be looking for practical solutions to the problems faced by doctors.

工作小组将寻求切实可行的方案，以解决医生们遇到的难题。

This was a very practical demonstration of why the Army trained people to be disciplined.

这很实际地说明了为什么军队要将士兵训练得遵规守纪。

I wish to express my gratitude to Kathy Davis for her immense practical help.

凯茜·戴维斯实实在在地帮了大忙，我想对她表示感谢。

The Shakers believed that furniture should be plain, simple, useful, practical and of sound construction.

震颤派教徒认为家具应当朴素、简单、有用、实用，并且结构合理。

It's an interesting scientific phenomenon, but of no practical use whatever.

这是一种有趣的科学现象，但没什么实用价值。