Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1396
actual
实际的；真实的
核心释义
existing in reality as a fact, not merely possible or imagined; real
- 1.
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
- 2.
实际存在的,而非潜在的或可能的
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
- 3.
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.
- 4.
真实发生的,不是假装或模仿的
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
- 5.
正在进行中的；当前存在的；现行的。
in action at the time being; now existing; current.
- 6.
反映事物本质或真实特征的
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; ; - G.K.Chesterton
- 7.
用作强调词以强调后续名词；确切的,具体的,非常。
Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, specific, very.
确切的；正是；真正的；本质的；当前的；现行的；行动上的；实践性的；与一个人的行为或事迹有关；积极的,实际的。
用法In use
The actual cost of the repair was much higher than the estimate.
用法提示：此处“actual”强调真实发生的费用，与预估形成对比。
She didn't see the movie, so she can't comment on the actual plot.
用法提示：“actual”指真实存在的情节，区别于他人的描述。
We need to address the actual problem instead of focusing on minor issues.
用法提示：“actual”修饰问题，指出真正核心的问题。
the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
actual and imagined conditions
we saw the actual wedding on television
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- actual situation
- 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。
- actual cost
- 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。
- actual experience
- 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。
- actual fact
- 事实
- The actual fact is that the project has been delayed.事实是这个项目已经延期了。
- actual value
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
actual中有act（行动），实际行动就是真实的。
语境与语域Context & Register
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。
语法说明Grammar Note
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。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All words share the '-ual' spelling. 'Annual' and 'manual' rhyme with each other (stressed /æn.ju.əl/), but no word listed rhymes with 'actual' due to its distinct /æktʃu.əl/ pronunciation.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
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