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used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered
Ex:
used to express one's uncertainty about the statement one has made as there might be something that makes it untrue
Ex:
As far as
he
knew
,
the
concert
had
already
started
when
he
arrived
.
as a matter of fact
[短语]
used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something
Ex:
事实上
Ex:
In
point
of
fact
,
the
Earth
is
not
perfectly
round
;
it
's
slightly
flattened
at
the
poles
and
bulges
at
the
equator
.
事实上，地球并不是完美的圆形；它在两极略微扁平，在赤道处凸起。
in fact
[副词]
事实上
Ex:
The
project
seemed
simple
,
but
in fact
,
it
required
extensive
research
and
planning
.
这个项目看起来很简单，但事实上，它需要大量的研究和规划。
in reality
[副词]
实际上
Ex:
She
seems
confident
,
but
in reality
,
she
's
struggling
with
self-doubt
.
她看起来很自信，但实际上，她正在与自我怀疑作斗争。
in truth
[副词]
事实上
Ex:
In truth
,
I
have
always
admired
your
dedication
and
hard work
.
说实话，我一直很钦佩你的奉献精神和努力工作。
that is to say
[副词]
也就是说
Ex:
He
enjoys
outdoor activities
,
such as
hiking
and
camping
—
that is to say
,
he
prefers
to
spend
time
in
nature
.
他喜欢户外活动，比如徒步和露营——也就是说，他更喜欢在大自然中度过时光。
as a rule
[副词]
通常
Ex:
As a rule
,
I
avoid
eating
sugary
snacks
to
maintain
a
healthy
diet
.
通常，我避免吃含糖零食以保持健康饮食。
by the same token
[连词]
同样地，出于同样的原因
Ex:
He
enjoys
spending
time
outdoors
,
and
by the same token
,
he
dislikes
being
cooped
up
indoors
for
too
long
.
他喜欢在户外度过时光，同样地，他不喜欢在室内呆太久。