單字概述與用法
actually是一個副詞,語意為實際上、居然、其實,的確,用來強調事實或現實情況,與假定、預期或之前的說法相對比。這個字常用來更正一個先前的陳述或糾正一個常見的誤解。actually在句中的位置跟頻率副詞很像,在be動詞或第一個助動詞後面,或在普通動詞前面,否定句時,放在not後面。還有,actually也可以放在句首當轉換詞。在一些語境下,這個字可以跟in fact可以互換使用。
要注意不要過度使用actually,因為它是一個強調的字詞; 再者,當用actually 來更正他人時,要注意語氣,因為它可能會讓對方覺得自己被否定或挑戰; 最後,使用actually 時,要確定它是在強調一個真實的事實或情況,與先前的假定或誤解相對比。
- 副詞:實際上、事實上、的確、居然、(禮貌地表示反對、糾正他人或拒絕他人提議等)其實
比較actually跟in fact的語意跟用法:它們都可以用來強調一個事實或現實情況,與先前的假定、預期或之前的陳述相對比。在一些情境下,actually和in fact可以互換使用,但 in fact通常會給人一種更正式、更嚴肅的感覺,而 actually則是比較日常、非正式的用法。
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actually通常用於糾正誤解或澄清真相。常用於口語中,有時可能會讓人覺得有點直接或突兀。例如:I thought he was working from home, but actually, he went to the office.我以為他在家工作,但實際上他去了辦公室。
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in fact通常用於提供更多的信息或強調一個觀點。通常出現在書面語言中,但也可以在口語中使用。這個詞通常被視為比actually更正式。例如:It looks like it's going to be a hot day, but in fact, it's going to be quite chilly.看起來好像會是一個炎熱的一天,但事實上,天氣會很涼爽。
actually和really是兩個常見的副詞,但它們的意思和用法有所不同,兩者之間有一些重疊,但它們不能完全互換。
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actually通常用來表示事實或真相,通常用於糾正誤解或澄清一個事實。例如,如果有人說他們認為某人是美國人,但那人實際上是加拿大人,你可以說 He is actually Canadian.或是I thought she was mad at me, but she was actually just having a bad day.我以為她生我的氣,但她實際上只是過了一天糟糕的一天。
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really用來強調某事是真的或確定的,或者表示很高的程度。例如:I really appreciate your help.我真的很感激你的幫助。
副詞:實際上、居然、其實,的確
常見搭配詞:
- not actually
並非實際上
例句:I thought he was the manager, but he is not actually.
我以為他是經理,但他實際上並不是。 - actually mean
真正意味著
例句:What does this word actually mean?
這個詞真正的意思是什麼? - actually happen
真的發生
例句:Did that actually happen or was it just a dream?
那是真的發生了還是只是一個夢? - be actually quite simple
實際上很
例句:It's actually quite simple to solve this problem.
解決這個問題實際上很簡單。 - actually think that SV
真的(實際上)認為 - 禮貌地質疑
例句:Do you actually think it is a good idea?
你真的認為這是個好主意嗎? - actually say
實際上說
例句:What did she actually say to you?
她實際上對你說了什麼? - actually feel
真的感到
例句:I actually feel much better after talking to you.
跟你聊過之後我真的覺得好多了。 - be actually possible to do something
做...實際上是可能的
例句:Is it actually possible to finish the work in one day?
在一天內完成這項工作實際上是可能的嗎? - actually need
真正需要
例句:Do you actually need my help or can you manage it yourself?
你真的需要我的幫助,還是你可以自己處理?
例句:
- I thought he was working from home, but actually, he went to the office.
我以為他在家工作,但實際上他去了辦公室。 - She didn't actually go to the party last night.
她昨晚實際上並沒有去派對。 - The food was actually quite good, despite the appearance.
儘管外觀不吸引人,食物實際上是相當好的。 - She said she wasn't hungry, but she actually ate a lot of food.
她說她不餓,但她實際上吃了很多食物。 - Everyone thought the movie was going to be boring, but it was actually really interesting.
大家都以為這部電影會很無聊,但它實際上非常有趣。 - I thought I did well on the test, but I actually got a low score.
我以為我在考試上做得很好,但我實際上得分很低。 - He said he would arrive late, but he actually came on time.
他說他會遲到,但他實際上準時到達。 - It looks like it's going to rain, but actually, the weather forecast says it will be sunny.
看起來好像要下雨,但實際上天氣預報說會是晴天。 - They thought the concert was tonight, but it's actually tomorrow.
他們以為音樂會是今晚,但實際上是明天。 - I thought she was mad at me, but actually, she was just having a bad day.
我以為她生我的氣,但實際上她只是過了糟糕的一天。 - It seems like the store is closed, but it is actually open until midnight.
商店看起來好像已經打烊了,但它實際上是開到半夜。 - Everyone thinks he is very confident, but he actually feels quite insecure.
大家都以為他很自信,但他實際上非常沒有安全感。
同義詞:
- really 實際上、的確 adv. 用於強調某事是真實的或確定的,通常用於突出事實或真相。
例句:I thought she was joking, but she was really serious.
我以為她在開玩笑,但她真的很認真。 - in fact 事實上、實際上 adv. 用於引入一個事實,通常用於糾正一個誤解或提供更多信息。
例句:It looks like it's going to be a hot day, but in fact, it's going to be quite chilly.
看起來好像會是一個炎熱的一天,但事實上,天氣會很涼爽。 - truly 真正地、確實 adv. 用於強調某事是真實的、準確的或確定的。
例句:I thought it was a mistake, but he truly meant to do it.
我以為這是一個錯誤,但他真的是有意這樣做的。 - indeed 確實、的確 adv. 用於強調某事是真的或確定的,或者用於強化某個事實或觀點。
例句:It was a really tough game, but she won indeed.
這是一場非常艱難的比賽,但她(確實)贏了。
衍生字:
- actual 現實的,實際的;真實的,真正的 adj.
- actualize 把…化為行動、發揮出…的潛力 vt.
- actuality 實際情況、事實 n.