in fact
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事实上, 实际上
used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation
- She said she would be late; in fact, she didn't arrive until well after the meeting had started.
她说她会迟到;事实上,直到会议开始后很久她才到达。
- 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。
- She was confident about the facts, and in fact, her research was comprehensive and accurate.
她对事实很有信心,事实上,她的研究全面而准确。
- We thought the process would take a week, but in fact, it was completed in just a few days.
我们以为这个过程需要一周时间,但事实上,它仅用几天就完成了。
- He told me he didn't know her; in fact, they are close friends.
他告诉我他不认识她;事实上,他们是亲密的朋友。