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(yǔ)例句
1. He actually became convinced that the nurses had an unanswerable case.
他實(shí)際上已經(jīng)相信了護(hù)士們的情況確實(shí)如此。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. They actually moved down from upstairs because the rent's that expensive.
他們確實(shí)從樓上搬到了樓下，因?yàn)榉孔馓F了。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. He will actually be serving three concurrent five-year sentences.
實(shí)際上，他將服3個(gè)5年徒刑，合并執(zhí)行。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. I actually knew her, but in overalls I passed unrecognised.