Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1396
actual
实际的；真实的
existing in reality as a fact, not merely possible or imagined; real
- 1.
relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
与一个人的行为或事迹有关；积极的,实际的。
- 2.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
实际存在的,而非潜在的或可能的
- 3.
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
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。
- 4.
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
真实发生的,不是假装或模仿的
- 5.
in action at the time being; now existing; current.
正在进行中的；当前存在的；现行的。
- 6.
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; ; - G.K.Chesterton
反映事物本质或真实特征的
- 7.
Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, specific, very.
用作强调词以强调后续名词；确切的,具体的,非常。
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。
In use
The actual cost of the repair was much higher than the estimate.
She didn't see the movie, so she can't comment on the actual plot.
We need to address the actual problem instead of focusing on minor issues.
the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
actual and imagined conditions
we saw the actual wedding on television
filmed the actual beating
her actual motive
actual + noun
Connections
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
- 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。
- actual result
Learner notes
Memory Tip
actual中有act（行动），实际行动就是真实的。
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。
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。
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.
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。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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