early 15c., "in fact, in reality" (as opposed to in possibility), from actual + -ly (2). Meaning "actively, vigorously" is from mid-15c.; that of "at this time, at present" is from 1660s. As an intensive added to a statement and suggesting "as a matter of fact, really, in truth" it is attested from 1762.
雙語例句
1. He actually became convinced that the nurses had an unanswerable case.
他實際上已經(jīng)相信了護(hù)士們的情況確實如此。
來自柯林斯例句
2. They actually moved down from upstairs because the rent's that expensive.
他們確實從樓上搬到了樓下，因為房租太貴了。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He will actually be serving three concurrent five-year sentences.
實際上，他將服3個5年徒刑，合并執(zhí)行。
來自柯林斯例句
4. I actually knew her, but in overalls I passed unrecognised.
實際上我認(rèn)識她，但是我身著工作服，與她擦身而過的時候卻沒被認(rèn)出來。
來自柯林斯例句
5. "Actually, most of my tennis is at club level," he admitted.