actually
actually
ac∙tu∙al∙ly / ˈæktʃuəlɪ ; ˈæktʃuəli /
◙adv
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
• 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.
说实在的，再想想，我今晚不打算出去了。
2. used 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？ 不，实际上我相当高兴。
