「Actually （事實上）」 在日常交流中的使用頻率很高。這個看似簡單的單字其實有五種用法。跟隨本集 「一分鐘英語」，學習如何準確到位地在口語中運用 「actually」。
文字稿
Sam
Hello, everyone, I’m Sam from BBC Learning English, and today we’re looking at different ways to use the word ‘actually’.
We use it to talk about what is true, like the word ‘really’.
‘Are bats actually blind?’
We use it to correct or contradict.
‘Are you from London, Sam?’
‘Actually, no, I’m from Oxford.’
We use it to emphasise that something is different or surprising.
‘I love fish, but I actually don’t like prawns.’
We use it to admit or confess to something.
Mmm…
‘Did you eat the last chocolate, Sam?’
‘Actually, yes, I did.’
And we use it to add information.
‘I’m a teacher. And so are both my parents, actually.’
So, it’s actually quite a useful word!
用法總結
Actually
1. We can use actually to talk about what is true.
「Actually」 可以用來談論真實的事情。
- Are bats actually blind?
- I don’t know what actually happened.
2. We can use actually to correct or contradict.
「Actually」 可以用來糾正或反駁他人。
- Actually, a tomato is technically a fruit, not a vegetable.
3. We can use actually to emphasise something is different or surprising.
「Actually」 可以用來強調事物的不同，或令人驚訝的意外之處。
- I love fish, but I actually don’t like prawns.
- This cake is actually not that bad! I’m impressed.
4. We can use actually to admit or confess to something.
「Actually」 可以用於承認或坦白錯誤。
- Actually, I ate the last chocolate.
- Actually, I was the one that broke the vase.
5. We can use actually to add information.
「Actually」 可以用來補充信息。
- I’m a teacher. And so are both my parents, actually.
