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单词 actually
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Definition of actually in English:

actually

adverb ˈaktʃəliˈaktʃʊəliˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əli
  • 1As the truth or facts of a situation; really.

    we must pay attention to what young people are actually doing
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He wittily captures the psychology of the situation without actually showing many of the faces.
    • In fact, my house actually backed onto their fields where I walked my dog every day, so it was hardly a trip into the unknown.
    • At the same time, I thought the fact that she'd actually survived was weirdly heroic.
    • That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough.
    • If Reynolds was still in her job, it might have been possible to actually get the facts on that.
    • But they were agreed on the fact that the match actually provided some entertainment in the second half.
    • There's the fact that I can't actually live in it because it is devoid of a kitchen and bathroom
    • It's a timely reminder of the fact that actually it isn't the media who have the power to make important decisions.
    • As long as I kept moving and writing my novel, I wouldn't have to deal with the fact no-one actually liked it.
    • We'll do everything we can to stop that and just shut down the fact that it's actually happened.
    • What is not arguable is the fact that Martin actually killed someone and that this had to be punished under the present legal system.
    • As I got older, I actually learned the truth, which is both better and worse than this.
    • In fact, from the above conclusions the truth is actually even more complicated.
    • Before you say something about somebody, make sure that you actually know the facts.
    • Somewhere in this mass of opinions and actual fact lies the truth about what is actually safe.
    • In fact no Marines had actually encountered an enemy yet, spokesmen said.
    • I find myself sat despondently at my desk, trying to come to terms with the fact that I actually have to work for living.
    • I love the fact that I can actually see the changes happening week by week.
    • This was slightly dampened by the fact that we actually know this guy.
    • In fact, I can't actually remember the last time I had such a eureka moment.
    Synonyms
    indeed, you could say, possibly, more precisely, veritably, in truth, or rather, nay
  • 2sentence adverb Used to emphasize that something someone has said or done is surprising.

    he actually expected me to be pleased about it!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Scott was surprised that that we actually got to watch little kid movies in school.
    • She surprised me then by actually seeming to get annoyed about it.
    • He never really expected to actually see this girl again, let alone live in the same town.
    • I was actually quite surprised that people were very eager to share their plants.
    • In the early days, many authors were surprised that we actually paid them to write for us.
    • The big surprise is that I actually hit some deliveries, although I have no idea how.
    • It took a second or two for Rieff to realise that Doyle was actually expecting an answer.
    • Did she actually expect me to yell and hoot alongside with her and dance to Justin?
    • I was actually a bit surprised that more people didn't agree with you.
    • To her surprise, the puppy actually obeyed her and walked cheerfully over to the tub.
    • It was an even bigger surprise that he actually had the audacity to call security.
    • We both turned around and I was actually quite surprised to see the two of them hugging.
    • I motioned for her to follow me into the barn and was surprised when she actually did.
    • She was pretty surprised that he actually obeyed her, and managed to hide her smile.
    • When it comes, we are actually a little surprised at how she handles the situation.
    • Visitors to this blog will be surprised to find it actually contains some words and not just a series of random pictures.
    • Satyne expected him to just go into it but he actually waited for her permission.
    • To her big surprise, she actually managed to get her car out of the ditch within moments.
    • What surprised me was she actually came over and gave him a huge hug, and cried with me.
    • Perceptions actually varied surprisingly little between users and non-users.
    • To his surprise the doorbell actually worked and Sid was soon standing in the open doorway.
    • I held out a hand jokingly but to my surprise he actually gave the ten-dollar bill to me.
    Synonyms
    literally, to all intents and purposes, in effect
    even, though it may seem strange, believe it or not, surprisingly, as it happens
    archaic forsooth
    1. 2.1 Used when expressing a contradictory or unexpected opinion or correcting someone.
      ‘Tom's happy anyway.’ ‘He isn't, actually, not any more.’
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The reason is that although it seemed like you had a valid contract, you actually did not.
      • I was pleased to inform him that actually, I do have a full bike licence.
      • Actually, the Commission decision is somewhat more enlightening, because it gives more facts and more directly discusses the sexual harassment theory.
      • It's not true, actually, I learnt lots of things.
      • Contrary to popular opinion, county cricket actually has quite a lot going for it.
      • Its actually not as depressing as you would imagine for the topic.
      • In fact, they will actually be encouraged that I am bringing people in.
      • There is actually no truth whatsoever in this and we apologise to all.
      • It is easy to think that poker has reached saturation, but actually this is far from correct.
      • It wasn't any torture in the hospital; on the contrary it was actually enjoyable.
      • The First pub - well actually it's a bar called Blue - is quite packed.
      • She had smiled, and it was nice and informal, but actually there is something slightly regal about her.
      • Despite appearances to the contrary, squirrels are actually pretty mean.
      Synonyms
      really, in fact, in actual fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, in actuality, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth
      dated indeed, truly
      archaic in sooth, verily
      rare in the concrete
    2. 2.2 Used to introduce a new topic or to add information to a previous statement.
      he had a thick Cockney accent—he sounded like my grandad actually
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I am a small fry; actually I am just small and no fry because this statement has already fried me.
      • When he had agreed (actually he had been dragged into it) to working in is his father's law firm he never knew it would be this much work.
      • Oh, my copy of this album (actually I have two) doesn't contain the bonus tracks.
 
 

Definition of actually in US English:

actually

adverbˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əliˈak(t)SH(o͞o)əlē
  • 1As the truth or facts of a situation; really.

    we must pay attention to what young people are actually doing
    Example sentencesExamples
    • As long as I kept moving and writing my novel, I wouldn't have to deal with the fact no-one actually liked it.
    • As I got older, I actually learned the truth, which is both better and worse than this.
    • There's the fact that I can't actually live in it because it is devoid of a kitchen and bathroom
    • If Reynolds was still in her job, it might have been possible to actually get the facts on that.
    • Somewhere in this mass of opinions and actual fact lies the truth about what is actually safe.
    • He wittily captures the psychology of the situation without actually showing many of the faces.
    • In fact, from the above conclusions the truth is actually even more complicated.
    • But they were agreed on the fact that the match actually provided some entertainment in the second half.
    • We'll do everything we can to stop that and just shut down the fact that it's actually happened.
    • In fact, I can't actually remember the last time I had such a eureka moment.
    • It's a timely reminder of the fact that actually it isn't the media who have the power to make important decisions.
    • I love the fact that I can actually see the changes happening week by week.
    • At the same time, I thought the fact that she'd actually survived was weirdly heroic.
    • In fact no Marines had actually encountered an enemy yet, spokesmen said.
    • What is not arguable is the fact that Martin actually killed someone and that this had to be punished under the present legal system.
    • This was slightly dampened by the fact that we actually know this guy.
    • I find myself sat despondently at my desk, trying to come to terms with the fact that I actually have to work for living.
    • That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough.
    • Before you say something about somebody, make sure that you actually know the facts.
    • In fact, my house actually backed onto their fields where I walked my dog every day, so it was hardly a trip into the unknown.
    Synonyms
    indeed, you could say, possibly, more precisely, veritably, in truth, or rather, nay
  • 2sentence adverb Used to emphasize that something someone has said or done is surprising.

    he actually expected me to be pleased about it!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Scott was surprised that that we actually got to watch little kid movies in school.
    • In the early days, many authors were surprised that we actually paid them to write for us.
    • I was actually quite surprised that people were very eager to share their plants.
    • To his surprise the doorbell actually worked and Sid was soon standing in the open doorway.
    • What surprised me was she actually came over and gave him a huge hug, and cried with me.
    • To her surprise, the puppy actually obeyed her and walked cheerfully over to the tub.
    • To her big surprise, she actually managed to get her car out of the ditch within moments.
    • Satyne expected him to just go into it but he actually waited for her permission.
    • She was pretty surprised that he actually obeyed her, and managed to hide her smile.
    • The big surprise is that I actually hit some deliveries, although I have no idea how.
    • Visitors to this blog will be surprised to find it actually contains some words and not just a series of random pictures.
    • I was actually a bit surprised that more people didn't agree with you.
    • Did she actually expect me to yell and hoot alongside with her and dance to Justin?
    • I motioned for her to follow me into the barn and was surprised when she actually did.
    • When it comes, we are actually a little surprised at how she handles the situation.
    • Perceptions actually varied surprisingly little between users and non-users.
    • I held out a hand jokingly but to my surprise he actually gave the ten-dollar bill to me.
    • It took a second or two for Rieff to realise that Doyle was actually expecting an answer.
    • We both turned around and I was actually quite surprised to see the two of them hugging.
    • It was an even bigger surprise that he actually had the audacity to call security.
    • He never really expected to actually see this girl again, let alone live in the same town.
    • She surprised me then by actually seeming to get annoyed about it.
    Synonyms
    literally, to all intents and purposes, in effect
    1. 2.1 Used when expressing a contradictory or unexpected opinion or correcting someone.
      “Tom seems to be happy.” “He isn't, actually, not any more.”
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It's not true, actually, I learnt lots of things.
      • Contrary to popular opinion, county cricket actually has quite a lot going for it.
      • The First pub - well actually it's a bar called Blue - is quite packed.
      • Actually, the Commission decision is somewhat more enlightening, because it gives more facts and more directly discusses the sexual harassment theory.
      • Despite appearances to the contrary, squirrels are actually pretty mean.
      • Its actually not as depressing as you would imagine for the topic.
      • I was pleased to inform him that actually, I do have a full bike licence.
      • It is easy to think that poker has reached saturation, but actually this is far from correct.
      • In fact, they will actually be encouraged that I am bringing people in.
      • She had smiled, and it was nice and informal, but actually there is something slightly regal about her.
      • There is actually no truth whatsoever in this and we apologise to all.
      • The reason is that although it seemed like you had a valid contract, you actually did not.
      • It wasn't any torture in the hospital; on the contrary it was actually enjoyable.
      Synonyms
      really, in fact, in actual fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, in actuality, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth
    2. 2.2 Used to introduce a new topic or to add information to a previous statement.
      he had a thick Brooklyn accent—he sounded like my grandfather actually
      Example sentencesExamples
      • When he had agreed (actually he had been dragged into it) to working in is his father's law firm he never knew it would be this much work.
      • Oh, my copy of this album (actually I have two) doesn't contain the bonus tracks.
      • I am a small fry; actually I am just small and no fry because this statement has already fried me.
 
 
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