The Open Dictionary

actual

形容詞

UK/ˈæk.tʃu.əl/
US/ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

定義 actual 形容詞

  1. B2Before noun

    Truly existing or happening; not merely potential or theoretical.

    • We were expecting around 500 attendees, but the actual turnout was even greater.

    • They claimed it was a prototype, but actual tests showed it was ready for production.

    • The project was estimated to cost one million dollars, but the actual expenditure was much higher.

片語 actual 形容詞

  • in actual fact

    used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it contrasts with what was previously believed or stated.

    • I thought he hated the job, but in actual fact, he loved it.