Definition
to begin to comprehend a situation or fact and accept what you learn about it, even if it is challenging or uncomfortable
理解；看透；领悟
After facing challenges, he finally wise up to the fact that he should not rely on others.
在面临挑战后，他终于明白自己不应该依赖他人。
Young professionals in this industry need to wise up to the competition quickly.
这个行业的年轻专业人士需要迅速了解竞争的激烈程度。
She started to wise up after realizing the complexity of the project and then truly committed to her work.
她在意识到项目的复杂性后开始觉悟，并真正投入工作。