factually
factually — 副詞
1. based entirely on verified information and proven events — used to describe stat
依事實
根據真實資訊而非個人觀點
based entirely on verified information and proven events — used to describe statements, reports, or claims that can be checked against real data or known facts.
The journalist factually reported every detail of the trial without adding her own opinion.
那位記者依事實報導了審判的每個細節，沒有加入個人看法。
factually + verb (reported) in declarative sentences
Zayd checked the numbers twice to make sure his statement was factually correct.
Zayd 核對了兩次數字，以確保他的陳述在事實上正確無誤。
be + factually + adjective (correct)
Sahil's report about volcanoes was factually wrong, so his teacher asked him to check the textbook again.
Sahil 的火山報告在事實上不正確，因此老師請他再去查課本。
be + factually + adjective (wrong) with cause clause
The witness factually described what she saw from her kitchen window that evening.
那名證人根據事實描述了當晚從廚房窗戶看到的情況。
Vikram's article was factually accurate, so the newspaper printed it without changes.
Vikram 的文章在事實上準確無誤，因此報社未經修改就直接刊登。
- factually accurate
- factually correct
- factually incorrect
- factually wrong
- factually true
- objectively
focuses on lack of bias or personal feeling, while factually focuses on verifiable truth
- accurately
emphasises precision and exactness rather than truthfulness per se
- truthfully
stresses honesty and not lying, while factually stresses correspondence with real events
- subjectively
based on personal feelings rather than verifiable facts
文法句型
factually + [adjective]
[verb] + factually
be + factually + [adjective]
用法筆記
Frequently used before adjectives expressing correctness (accurate, correct, wrong, incorrect) to emphasise that a judgment is based on objective data rather than opinion.
常見錯誤
factually — 形容詞
- factuallypositive
- more factuallycomparative
- most factuallysuperlative
1. based on real events, situations, or information that can be checked and proven,
事實的
與真實事件相關的，可查證的
based on real events, situations, or information that can be checked and proven, rather than on opinions, theories, or imagination.
The documentary provides factual information about the history of Taiwan's high-speed rail system.
這部紀錄片提供了關於台灣高鐵歷史的事實資訊。
factual + noun (information) — typical attributive use
Eli asked for factual evidence before believing the rumour about his colleague.
Eli 在相信關於同事的謠言之前，要求提供事實證據。
The judge told the jury to focus only on factual details during the trial.
法官指示陪審團在審判期間只關注事實細節。
The historian's book is a factual account of village life in Portugal during the 1950s.
這位歷史學者的書是關於 1950 年代葡萄牙鄉村生活的事實記述。
factual + noun (account) — reporting or describing real events
Teachers expect students to use factual data when writing their science reports.
老師期望學生在撰寫科學報告時使用事實數據。
- factual information
- factual evidence
- factual account
- factual data
- factual details
- fictional
invented or imagined rather than based on real events
- hypothetical
based on assumed conditions rather than known facts
文法句型
factual + [noun]
be + factual
用法筆記
Used both before a noun (attributive — a factual report) and after be (predicative — the report is factual). The attributive use is more common.
常見錯誤
2. carefully limited to only what is known to be true or real, deliberately excludi
基於事實的
嚴格限於已知事實，排除個人意見
carefully limited to only what is known to be true or real, deliberately excluding any personal opinions, guesses, interpretations, or imaginative details.
The police report was strictly factual and contained no assumptions about who was guilty.
警方的報告嚴格基於事實，沒有包含任何關於誰有罪的假設。
strictly factual — intensifier emphasising no deviation from facts
Selim wanted a factual answer, not a story full of guesses and colourful details.
Selim 想要一個基於事實的答案，而不是充滿猜測和花俏細節的故事。
The memo was dry and factual, listing only dates, names, and budget numbers.
這份備忘錄內容乾澀且完全依據事實，只列出了日期、姓名和預算數字。
Esteban's statement remained purely factual even when the lawyer tried to confuse him during cross-examination.
即使在律師試圖在交叉詰問時混淆他，Esteban 的陳述仍然純粹依於事實。
purely factual — adverb intensifier for factual restraint
The scientist insisted on a factual description of the experiment without any speculation.
那位科學家堅持對實驗進行基於事實的描述，不加任何推測。
- strictly factual
- purely factual
- entirely factual
- factual statement
- factual description
- speculative
based on conjecture rather than known facts
- subjective
influenced by personal feelings or opinions
文法句型
[intensifier] + factual
strictly / purely / entirely + factual
be + factual
用法筆記
Distinguish from the RELATED TO FACTS sense (adjective/1). This sense adds the idea of deliberate restraint — excluding opinions, interpretations, or colourful language. Commonly intensified by adverbs such as strictly, purely, entirely.
常見錯誤
同根字
- fact名詞B1
- factual形容詞B2
- factuality名詞C1
- factualness名詞C1
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- fact
- reality
- truth
- evidence
- data
副詞搭配
- strictly
- purely
- entirely
- completely
常用片語
- factually accurate
- factually correct
- factually incorrect
- factually true
- factually wrong