| 单词 | fact |
| 释义 | fact fact /fækt/ noun [C or U] A2 something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information: » No decision will be made till we know all the facts.» I don't know all the facts about the case.» I'm not angry that you took my car - it's just the fact that you didn't ask me first.» He knew for a fact that Natalie was lying.» It's sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction.Thesaurus+: ↑Reality and truthas a matter of fact B1 (ALSO in (actual) fact)F0 used to add emphasis to what you are saying, or to show that it is the opposite of or different from what went before: » I don't work. In fact, I've never had a job.» "Have you always lived here?" "As a matter of fact (= the truth is) I've only lived here for the last three years."Thesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unreala fact of lifeF0 something unpleasant that cannot be avoided: » Going bald is just a fact of life.Thesaurus+: ↑Reality and truthfacts and figuresF0 exact detailed information: » We are getting some facts and figures together and we will then have a full board meeting.Thesaurus+: ↑Information and messagesthe facts of lifeF0 details about sexual activity and the way that babies are born Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual activity in general , ↑Physical and sexual assault and abductionWord partners for fact• ♯accept/♯acknowledge/♯face up to the fact (that)• ♯establish/♯find out a fact• ♯account for/♯explain the fact that• ♯hide/♯ignore the fact that• ♯examine/♯look at the facts• the fact ♯remains that• the ♯mere/♯simple fact that• the ♯basic facts• the facts ♯about sth• ♯apart from/♯despite/♯due to the fact thatWord Builder:–Nouns: fact–Adjectives: factual–Adverbs: factuallyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. accept/acknowledge/(not) dispute/face (up to) the fact (that)» He had to face up to the fact that his career was over.-lu. establish/find out a fact» We're trying to establish the facts of the murder.-lu. account for/explain a fact» Can you account for the fact that his credit card had been used?-lu. give/state a fact» This book will give you all the facts about living with diabetes.-lu. keep to/stick to the facts» There is no point in speculating - let's stick to the facts we know.-lu. the fact remains that» I know it all worked out in the end, but the fact remains that they should have consulted us first.-lu. sth doesn't alter the fact (that)» That doesn't alter the fact that he has no alibi.-lu. sth/sb points to the fact that» All the evidence points to the fact that she sent the letter.-lu. hide/ignore the fact that» You can't ignore the fact that he lied.-lu. grasp/know (all) the facts» I don't want to comment until I know all the facts.-lu. examine/look at the facts» Let's look at the facts before we condemn them.-lu. emphasize/underline a fact» The report emphasized the fact that safety procedures were ignored.-lu. resent the fact» He resents the fact that she still sees her ex-husband.–Adjectives-lu. basic/mere/simple fact» The simple fact is that we can't afford to live here.-lu. the sad/unpleasant fact» It is a sad fact that many adults remain illiterate.-lu. interesting fact» I discovered the interesting fact that she had lived in Moscow.-lu. important fact» We understand all the most important facts about the case.-lu. be aware/conscious of the fact (that)» I am conscious of the fact that we don't have much time.-lu. hard facts» The court is only interested in hard facts.-lu. obvious/undeniable fact» She tried to deny the obvious fact that she was in love with him.-lu. based on the fact that» His decision was based on the fact that the department was about to close.–Nouns-lu. fact and fiction» She seems unable to distinguish between fact and fiction.-lu. facts and figures» I have asked our accountants to provide all the facts and figures.-lu. the facts of/a fact of life» The rich like to declare that poverty is just a fact of life.-lu. the facts of the case» The facts of the case are well documented.-lu. the facts on the ground» All their excuses do not alter the facts on the ground.-lu. a statement of fact» Calling her obese may not be polite, but it is a statement of fact.-lu. a fact sheet» We have produced a fact sheet for people interested in feng shui.–Prepositions-lu. after the fact» It's no good complaining after the fact.-lu. the facts about sth» We need to know the facts about GM food.-lu. apart from/despite/due to/in spite of the fact that ...» I love living here, apart from the fact that it's so far from my family.–Phrases-lu. in (actual) fact» In actual fact, I've never met Sarah.-lu. as a matter of fact» We're going to London tomorrow, as a matter of fact.-lu. the fact of the matter is ...» The fact of the matter is that they let us down over the dates.-lu. separate, sort out, etc. fact from fiction» When it comes to her life story, it's difficult to separate fact from fiction.-lu. have (sth) to do with the fact that» His remarks may have something to do with the fact that he wasn't invited.-lu. accept sth as fact» You shouldn't accept what you read in the papers as fact.-lu. know sth for a fact» I know for a fact that Don hates swimming.• • • Extra Examples:» The fact that Debbie is always late has become a joke among her friends.» Two opposed interpretations of the facts have been presented.» I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.» He said that he wasn't completely sure of his facts.» I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.Common mistake: in fact! Remember: in fact is not written as one word.! Don't write 'infact', write in fact:✗ It didn't rain at all. Infact, the weather was perfect. |
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