de facto
名詞
定義 de facto 名詞
- Countable
a person with whom one lives as if married, though not legally married.
They have invited Joanne and her de facto partner for lunch on Sunday.
He's felt lonely ever since he split up with his de facto wife.
In many countries, de facto spouses have the same rights as married couples.
形容詞
定義 de facto 形容詞
- Before noun
existing in reality, whether by right or not; actual.
The city is quickly becoming the de facto center for finance.
Even though they aren't married, he is her de facto husband.
In many companies, the manager is the de facto head of day-to-day operations.
副詞
定義 de facto 副詞
- Before noun
existing in reality, whether by right or not; actual.
The city is quickly becoming the de facto center for finance.
Even though they aren't married, he is her de facto husband.
In many companies, the manager is the de facto head of day-to-day operations.