the fact that

the fact that — 慣用語

1. a fixed expression that opens a statement you regard as true, making it clear th

1.慣用語B1
釋義

事實（是）

引導已知為真的事實，影響看法或情況

a fixed expression that opens a statement you regard as true, making it clear that this truth affects your view of a situation or your reaction to it.

例句

The fact that Rania got the job surprised her old classmates.

Rania 得到那份工作的事實，讓她的老同學們很驚訝。

The fact that the restaurant was full every night shows how good the food is.

那家餐廳每晚都客滿的事實，說明了食物有多好吃。

the fact that + full-clause result

常見搭配
  • despite the fact that
  • due to the fact that
  • ignore the fact that
  • accept the fact that
  • the fact that + clause + verb
同義詞
  • given that

    more concessive — presents the fact as something you accept before making another point; slightly more formal

  • seeing that

    more informal and often used in spoken English to give a reason

  • considering that

    suggests weighing multiple factors rather than asserting a single truth

文法句型

the fact that + clause

用法筆記

The phrase must be followed by a full clause (subject + verb), not a noun phrase on its own. It is often used to introduce a reason, a contrast, or a piece of background information that the listener already knows or should accept as true.

常見錯誤

Despite the fact he was tired, he kept working.
Despite the fact that he was tired, he kept working.
The word 'that' is required after 'the fact' in standard written English.
I am happy the fact that you came.
I am happy about the fact that you came.
A preposition (about, despite, because of) or a verb (ignore, accept, know) normally comes before 'the fact that'.