matter-of-factly
/ˌmætər əv ˈfæktli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmætər əv ˈfæktli/ (ame, ipa)
matter-of-factly — 副詞
1. in a calm, practical way that treats surprising, upsetting, or important news as
淡然地
像在說平常事般不露情緒
in a calm, practical way that treats surprising, upsetting, or important news as if it were simply another ordinary fact.
Obi matter-of-factly told the class that the exam had been moved to Friday.
Obi 淡然地告訴全班，考試改到週五了。
tell + matter-of-factly for neutral delivery of news
When the pipe burst, Devika matter-of-factly shut off the water and called the plumber.
水管爆掉時，Devika 淡然地關掉水源，並打電話叫水電工。
matter-of-factly with calm practical action in an emergency
Sayaka matter-of-factly said her family would move again for her mother's job.
Sayaka 淡然地說，她家又要因為母親的工作搬家。
After the fall, the nurse matter-of-factly explained that Leo would need stitches.
跌倒後，護理師淡然地說 Leo 得縫針。
Apinya matter-of-factly reminded us that missing the train meant waiting another hour.
Apinya 淡然地提醒我們，錯過那班火車就得再等一個小時。
- calmly
neutral and broad; does not always suggest emotional distance
- plainly
focuses more on direct wording than on emotional detachment
- coolly
can sound colder or less friendly than matter-of-factly
- unemotionally
more formal and more explicitly about the lack of feeling
- emotionally
showing clear feeling while speaking or acting
- dramatically
with strong expression or extra emphasis
- anxiously
showing worry instead of calm practical control
文法句型
say / tell / reply + matter-of-factly
matter-of-factly + explain / state
用法筆記
Most often used with verbs of saying or explaining when someone delivers surprising or unpleasant information without much visible reaction. It can also describe calm action in a problem that needs a practical response.