上次講咗連接詞中嘅concession,我哋舉咗7個although嘅近義詞,大家仲記唔記得呢?今篇我哋會講關於actually/ in fact嘅替代詞,佢哋可以用嚟強調某事嘅正確性,一齊嚟睇下有咩講法啦!

 

1. As a matter of fact

 

As a matter of fact, I used to live in Spain for a year so I could speak some Spanish.

事實上,我去年曾住在西班牙,所以我會說一點西班牙語。

 

2. In point of fact

 

She said she would join our activity, but in point of fact she has no time.

她說她會參加我們的活動,但實際上她並沒有空閒時間。

 

3. In effect

 

Not so much of a genuine apology as a perfunctory action, his response is in effect irritates more citizens.

與其說是真心道歉,不如說是一個敷衍的舉動,他的回應實際上激怒了更多的公民。

 

4. For all intents and purposes

 

For all intents and purposes, the group project is completed all by himself.

實際上,小組專題研習是由他自己一人完成的。

 

5. Literally

 

With the latest smartphone launched, users can literally have a faster Internet with 5G.

透過該公司推出的最新智能手機,用戶可以利用 5G 獲得更快的互聯網速度。

 

6. Truth be told

 

Truth be told, I did not take the CFA exam even though I am a Finance major student.

說實話,雖然我主修金融,但我並沒有參加過 CFA 考試。

 

7. Forsooth (一般帶有諷刺意味)

 

But forsooth, it is hard for me to believe this liar even if he says that he is telling the truth this time.

不過說實話,就算這個騙子說他這次說了真話,我也很難相信。