| 词汇 | as-a-matter-of-fact |
| 释义 | as a matter of factphrase(alsoin (actual) fact) B1 used to add emphasis to what you are saying, or to show that it is the opposite of or different from what went before: 其实，实际上 I don't work. In fact, I've never had a job.不，我不工作。事实上，我从来没工作过。 "Have you always lived here?" "As a matter of fact (= the truth is), I've only lived here for the last three years."“你一直在这儿住吗？”“其实我在这儿才住了3年。” We thought he suffered from mobility problems, but in actual fact his walking stick was merely a fashion accessory. As a matter of fact, the boat isn't made of rubber. He was described as a despot when in fact he was a passionate advocate of free speech. See also fact as a matter of factidiom used to add something more to what you have just said: 说真的（表示在刚刚说的基础上在加一点） The shoes are still stylish, and as a matter of fact , I'm wearing a pair right now.这样的鞋子还是很时髦的，说真的，我现在脚上就穿着一双。 used to say that you do not agree with what someone has just said or that the opposite of what they say is true: 事实上（表示不同意别人刚刚所说的，或是事实刚好相反） We're not losing population in our town. As a matter of fact, people are moving in.我们的镇子没有出现人口流失，事实上，人们正在搬到这里来。 Also, extra, and in addition added additional additionally again along et al. et cetera etc. excess filler hand premium rate regardless same secondly side suchlike supernumerary touch You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Arguing & disagreeing as a matter of fact | American Dictionaryas a matter of factidiom actually: "Are you new around here?" "As a matter of fact, I’ve lived here for ten years." Note:Used to emphasize what you are saying, often because it is surprising. |
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