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actually

adverb
 OPAL S
🔊/ˈæktʃuəli/
🔊/ˈæktʃuəli/
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  1.  
     used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true（在口语中用于强调事实）的确，真实地，事实上
    • What did she actually say?她到底是怎么说的？🔊🔊
    • It's not actually raining now.其实现在并没有下雨。🔊🔊
    • The book was never actually published. 这本书从未真正出版过。
    • I'm glad we were actually able to get the message across.我很高兴我们实际上能够传达信息。
    • That's the only reason I'm actually going.那是我确实要走的唯一理由。🔊🔊
    • There are lots of people there who can actually help you.那里有很多人可以真正帮上你的忙。🔊🔊
    • I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first.在没有确确实实看过那封信之前我什么也不想说。🔊🔊
  2.  
     used to show a contrast between what is true and what somebody believes, and to show surprise about this contrast（表示想法与事实不一致因而惊奇）居然，竟然
    • It was actually kind of fun after all.毕竟，这实际上是一种乐趣。
    • The food was not actually all that expensive.食物居然并不那么昂贵。🔊🔊
    • Our turnover actually increased last year.去年我们的营业额竟然增加了。🔊🔊
    • I couldn't believe it had all actually happened.我不敢相信这一切实际上都在发生。
  3.  
     used to correct somebody in a polite way（礼貌地纠正他人）实际上，事实上
    • We're not American, actually. We're Canadian.实际上我们不是美国人。我们是加拿大人。🔊🔊
    • Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later.事实上，以后再办这件事可能要明智得多。🔊🔊
    • They're not married, actually.他们实际上没有结婚。🔊🔊
  4.  
     used to get somebody’s attention, to introduce a new topic or to say something that somebody may not like, in a polite way（礼貌地引起注意、转换话题、直言）确实，说实在的
    • Actually, I'll be a bit late home.说真的，我回家会晚一点。🔊🔊
    • Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back?说实在的，我这会儿正忙。我可以给你回电话吗？🔊🔊
    • Well, actually, I think she's done a pretty good job.好吧，实际上，我认为她做得很好。
    Which Word? actual / current / presentactual / current / present
    • Actual does not mean current or present. It means ‘real’ or ‘exact’, and is often used in contrast with something that is not seen as real or exact:actual 与 current 或 present 意义不同，其含义为真实的或确实的，常与不真实或不确实的事物形成对比：
      • I need the actual figures, not an estimate.我需要确切的数字，而不是估计。
    • Present means ‘existing or happening now’:present 意为现存、现行：
      • How long have you been in your present job?你干现在这工作多长时间了？
    • Current also means ‘existing or happening now’, but can suggest that the situation is temporary:current 也指现存、现行，但含暂时之义：
      • The factory cannot continue its current level of production.这家工厂不能维持目前的生产水平。
    • Actually does not mean ‘at the present time’. Use currently, at present or at the moment instead.actually 无现在、目前之义，表示此义用 currently、at present 或 at the moment。