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actual + noun
We need to know the actual cost before making a decision.
我们需要知道实际成本再做决定。
实际的；真实的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
实际的；真实的
existing in reality as a fact, not merely possible or imagined; real
We need to know the actual cost before making a decision.
我们需要知道实际成本再做决定。
与一个人的行为或事迹有关；积极的,实际的。
relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
实际存在的,而非潜在的或可能的
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
在现实中存在的,不仅仅是潜在的；真正实施或行动的；实际发生的。
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
真实发生的,不是假装或模仿的
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
The actual cost of the repair was much higher than the estimate.
实际维修费用远高于预估。
AI contextual example
She didn't see the movie, so she can't comment on the actual plot.
她没看过这部电影，所以无法评论实际情节。
AI contextual example
We need to address the actual problem instead of focusing on minor issues.
我们需要解决实际问题，而不是关注次要问题。
AI contextual example
the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
预测温度和实际温度相差很大。
WordNet
We need to know the actual cost before making a decision.
我们需要知道实际成本再做决定。
冠词 the 强调是真实而非推测的。
The actual number of participants was lower than expected.
实际参与人数低于预期。
固定短语，用于引出真实情况。
In actual fact, the project was completed ahead of schedule.
实际上，这个项目提前完成了。
Not this
The actual situation is different from last year.
Use this
The current situation is different from last year.
“Actual” 表示“真实的、实际的”，并非“当前的”。表示“当前情况”应使用 “current”。
Not this
He actual finished the work on time.
Use this
He actually finished the work on time.
“Actual” 是形容词，不能修饰动词。修饰动词需用副词形式 “actually”。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
实际情况
We need to analyze the actual situation before making a decision.
在做决定之前，我们需要分析实际情况。
实际成本
The actual cost was higher than our initial estimate.
实际成本高于我们最初的估计。
实际经验
Her actual experience in the field is more valuable than theoretical knowledge.
她在这领域的实际经验比理论知识更有价值。
事实
The actual fact is that the project has been delayed.
事实是这个项目已经延期了。
实际价值
The actual value of the painting was only revealed after a thorough appraisal.
这幅画的实际价值在彻底鉴定后才被揭示。
实际结果
The actual result of the experiment contradicted our hypothesis.
实验的实际结果与我们的假设相矛盾。
实际上
In actual fact, the plan was never feasible.
实际上，这个计划从来都不可行。
Use actual naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
actual中有act（行动），实际行动就是真实的。
通常用于正式或中性语境，多用于事实陈述、技术或学术写作，强调现实存在而非潜在或虚假。
通常只用作定语，不用于比较级或最高级，也不被程度副词修饰。
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.