in fact
in fact — 慣用語
1. you say this to stress that something is really true, often when it is stronger
事實上；其實
用來強調真實情況，常與預期相反
you say this to stress that something is really true, often when it is stronger than or different from what someone might expect.
Noor said the test would be easy, and in fact most students finished early.
Noor 說考試會很簡單，事實上大多數學生都很早就寫完了。
in fact + clause confirming an earlier claim
The old bridge looks weak, but in fact it can hold three heavy trucks.
這座舊橋看起來很脆弱，但其實它能承載三輛重卡車。
in fact introducing a surprising contrast
Many people think Diego is shy; in fact, he loves singing on stage.
很多人以為 Diego 很害羞，其實他很愛在台上唱歌。
The soup tasted plain, and in fact the cook had forgotten to add salt.
那湯喝起來淡淡的，事實上廚師忘了加鹽。
Aarav promised to come early, and in fact he arrived before anyone else.
Aarav 答應會早到，事實上他比任何人都還早就到了。
- actually
more conversational; common in speech for the same correcting effect
- in reality
slightly more formal; stresses the contrast with appearance
- as a matter of fact
longer, often signals a frank or surprising admission
- supposedly
marks a claim as unconfirmed rather than confirming it as true
文法句型
in fact + clause
clause, in fact
用法筆記
Often sits at the start of a clause or after a comma to flag that what follows is the real situation, frequently overturning the listener's expectation. Common partner words are 'but' and 'actually'.