“Actually （事实上）” 在日常交流中的使用频率很高。这个看似简单的单词其实有五种用法。
用法总结
Actually
1. We can use actually to talk about what is true.
“Actually” 可以用来谈论真实的事情。
- Are bats actually blind?
- I don't know what actually happened.
2. We can use actually to correct or contradict.
“Actually” 可以用来纠正或反驳他人。
- Actually, a tomato is technically a fruit, not a vegetable.
3. We can use actually to emphasise something is different or surprising.
“Actually” 可以用来强调事物的不同，或令人惊讶的意外之处。
- I love fish, but I actually don't like prawns.
- This cake is actually not that bad! I'm impressed.
4. We can use actually to admit or confess to something.
“Actually” 可以用于承认或坦白错误。
- Actually, I ate the last chocolate.
- Actually, I was the one that broke the vase.
5. We can use actually to add information.
“Actually” 可以用来补充信息。
- I’m a teacher. And so are both my parents, actually.
