actually
actually [ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li] adv. 實際上;事實上;的確
[ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li] adv. 實際上;事實上;的確
Oh! Are you seeing a lot of each other?
Actually, yes. Actually.
你們經常見面嗎?
事實上,是的。的確。
What actually happened? 究竟發生了什麼事?
1.
We use it to talk about what is true, like the word ‘really’.
‘Are bats actually blind?’
2.
We use it to correct or contradict.
‘Are you from London, Sam?’
‘Actually, no, I’m from Oxford.’
3.
We use it to emphasise that something is different or surprising.
‘I love fish, but I actually don’t like prawns.’
4.
We use it to admit or confess to something.
Mmm…
‘Did you eat the last chocolate, Sam?’
‘Actually, yes, I did.’
5.
And we use it to add information.
‘I’m a teacher. And so are both my parents, actually.’
So, it’s actually quite a useful word!
1.
我們用它來談論什麼是真實的,例如「真的」這個詞。
“蝙蝠真的是瞎子嗎?”
2.
我們用它來糾正或反駁。
“你是倫敦人嗎,山姆?”
“事實上,不,我來自牛津。”
3.
我們用它來強調某些東西是不同的或令人驚訝的。
“我喜歡魚,但實際上我不喜歡蝦。”
4.
我們用它來承認或承認某事。
嗯…
“山姆,你吃了最後一塊巧克力嗎?”
“事實上,是的,我做到了。”
5.
我們用它來添加資訊。
‘我是一名老師。事實上,我的父母也是如此。
所以,這其實是一個非常有用的詞!