actually
副詞
定義 actually 副詞
reality
- A2
in fact or really
I didn't actually see her; I only heard her voice.
So, what actually took place?
I thought he wouldn't come, but he actually showed up.
contrast
- B1
used in sentences in which there is information that is in some way surprising or the opposite of what most people would expect
Initially, I had no liking for him, but I actually grew quite fond of him eventually.
Few people truly dislike champagne, and I am one of them.
Don't tell me he actually paid for you!
politeness
- B2
used as a way of making a sentence slightly more polite, for example when you are expressing an opposing opinion, correcting what someone else has said, or refusing an offer
"Alexander looks like he'd be good at sports." "Actually, he's not."
Actually, Gavin, it was last Tuesday, not Wednesday.
"Do you mind if I smoke?" "Well, actually, I'd rather you didn't."