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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ldoce_701_zac·tu·al·ly /ˈæktʃuəli, -tʃəli/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb  1  [sentence adverb]IN FACT spoken used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation 实际上，其实；说实在的〔用于补充新的信息、说明个人观点或开始新的对话〕 I’ve known Barbara for years. Since we were babies, actually. 我认识芭芭拉很多年了，实际上我们从小就认识。 Actually, on second thoughts, I don’t think I want to go out tonight. 其实再想想，我今晚不打算出去了。2  IN FACTused to emphasize the real or exact truth of a situation, rather than what people may think 实际上，事实上〔用于强调真实的情况〕 What time are you actually leaving? 你到底几点走？ Labor costs have actually fallen. 人工成本实际上降低了。 ‘Disappointed?’ ‘No, actually I’m rather glad.’ “失望了？”“不，实际上我挺高兴的。”5 FREQUENCY 使用频率

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actually• He may look 30, but he's actually 45.• It turns out that one of the children I thought was a girl was actually a boy.• The little-known sea wasp, in spite of its name, is actually a jellyfish.• But don't forget that you only pay interest on the amount you actually borrow.• The Washington summit actually eliminated major causes of tension, and promised to inaugurate a new world structure.• Unemployment has actually fallen for the past two months.• What actually happened eight thousand to ten thousand years ago to end the hunter-gatherer chapter in human history?• Whether they are actually his desires, or those of the devil, must remain speculation.• Did he actually hit you or just threaten you?• Of these, only four were actually put on trial by the army, and three were acquitted by military judges.• Consequently these areas are the first to exhibit extra fat and the last to actually reduce.• I don't actually remember it all that well.• Actually, that was the best part of the whole trip.• Well, actually, you still owe me $200.

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ac‧tu‧al‧ly S1 W1 /ˈæktʃuəli, -tʃəli/ adverb
1. [sentence adverb] spoken used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation:
    I’ve known Barbara for years. Since we were babies, actually.
    Actually, on second thoughts, I don’t think I want to go out tonight.
2. used to emphasize the real or exact truth of a situation, rather than what people may think:
    What time are you actually leaving?
    Labor costs have actually fallen.
    ‘Disappointed?’ ‘No, actually I’m rather glad.’

🔑 ac·tu·al·lyBrE /ˈæktʃuəli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈæktʃuəli/ 🔊 adverb🔑 used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that sth 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。🔊🔊◆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。🔊🔊🔑 used to show a contrast between what is true and what sb 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 quite fun after all. 这居然还很有趣。🔊🔊◆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。🔊🔊🔑 used to correct sb 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。🔊🔊🔑 used to get sb's attention, to introduce a new topic or to say sth that sb 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？🔊🔊

• 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。

 ➡ note at presently