[PHRASE 短语]考虑到…／除…外／虽然… You use the fact that after some verbs or prepositions, especially in expressions such as in view of the fact that ,apart from the fact that, and despite the fact that, to link the verb or preposition with a clause.
[prep PHR cl]
His chances do not seem good in view of the fact that the Chief Prosecutor has already voiced his public disapproval...
鉴于检察长已公开表示反对，他的机会看来不大了。
Despite the fact that the disease is so prevalent, treatment is still far from satisfactory...
尽管疾病肆虐，治疗却远不尽如人意。
We have to lie and hide the fact that I have an illness...
我们不得不撒谎来隐瞒我有病这个事实。
In Rome, meeting him every morning, he soon became aware of the fact that Erter was ill.
在罗马，他每天早晨都会见到厄特，因此他很快就发觉厄特病了。
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[PHRASE 短语](用于强调或当从句为句子主语时) You use the fact that instead of a simple that-clause either for emphasis or because the clause is the subject of your sentence.
[PHR cl]
My family now accepts the fact that I don't eat sugar or bread...
我的家人现在都接受了我不吃糖和面包这件事。
The fact that he had left her of his own accord proved to me that everything he'd said was true.
他主动离开她这件事向我证明了他所言句句属实。
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[PHRASE 短语]准确地说；确切地说 You use in fact ,in actual fact, or in point of fact to indicate that you are giving more detailed information about what you have just said.
[PHR with cl]
We've had a pretty bad time while you were away. In fact, we very nearly split up this time...
你不在的时候我们相处得很不愉快，确切地说这次我们差点就分手了。
He apologised as soon as he realised what he had done. In actual fact he wrote a nice little note to me...
意识到自己的所作所为后他马上就道歉了，而且还给我写了一张温馨的小条儿。
John Major didn't go to university. In fact he left school at 16.
约翰·梅杰没有上过大学，说白了，他 16 岁便辍学了。
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[PHRASE 短语](用于修正、引出相反意见或对比等)事实上，其实 You use in fact ,in actual fact, or in point of fact to introduce or draw attention to a comment that modifies, contradicts, or contrasts with a previous statement.
[PHR with cl]
That sounds rather simple, but in fact it's very difficult...
那听来简单，但实际上很难。
They complained that they had been trapped inside the police station, but in fact most were seen escaping over the adjacent roofs to safety in nearby buildings...
Why had she ever trusted her? In point of fact she never had, she reminded herself.
她为什么要相信她呢？实际上，她从未信任过，她提醒着自己。
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[N-VAR 可变名词]事实；真相；实情 When you refer to something as a fact or as fact, you mean that you think it is true or correct.
...a statement of verifiable historical fact...
对有据可查的史实的讲述
How much was fact and how much fancy no one knew.
几多虚实，无人知晓。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]资料；实情Facts are pieces of information that can be discovered.
There is so much information you can almost effortlessly find the facts for yourself...
资料这么多，你几乎可以毫不费力地找到事实真相。
His opponent swamped him with facts and figures...
他的对手抛出精确的资料和数据，使他难以招架。
The lorries always left in the dead of night when there were few witnesses around to record the fact.
这些卡车一般都在夜深人静的时候开走，那时候周围没什么人，不会被看到。
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[PHRASE 短语]确切地说；事实上；恰恰相反 You use as a matter of fact to introduce a statement that gives more details about what has just been said, or an explanation of it, or something that contrasts with it.
[PHR with cl]
It's not that difficult. As a matter of fact, it's quite easy...
这并不那么困难，实际上，容易得很。
'I guess you haven't eaten yet.' — 'As a matter of fact, I have,' said Hunter.
“我想你还没吃吧？”“正好相反，我已经吃了。”亨特说道。
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[PHRASE 短语](强调对真实性确信无疑)确确实实，的的确确 If you say that you know something for a fact, you are emphasizing that you are completely certain that it is true.
[PHR after v]
[emphasis]
I know for a fact that baby corn is very expensive in Europe...
我知道玉米笋在欧洲的确价格不菲。
I know for a fact that Graham has kept in close touch with Alan.
我知道格雷厄姆确实与艾伦保持着密切的联系。
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[PHRASE 短语](用于引出对所说重点的概括或陈述，或引起注意)总而言之，最重要的是，关键是 You use the fact is or the fact of the matter is to introduce and draw attention to a summary or statement of the most important point about what you have been saying.
[V inflects]
The fact is blindness hadn't stopped the children doing many of the things that sighted children enjoy...
实际上，失明并没有妨碍这些孩子去做健全孩子喜欢做的事情。
The fact of the matter is that student finances are stretched.
关键是奖学金有限。
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[PHRASE 短语](用于强调必须接受某种情况)必须承认，无可否认 You say the fact remains that something is the case when you want to emphasize that the situation must be accepted.
[V inflects]
[emphasis]
The fact remains that inflation, however you measure it, is unacceptably high...
必须承认，无论怎么衡量，通货膨胀率都高得难以接受。
His admirers claim that he came to power perfectly legally, but the fact remains that he did so by exploiting an illegal situation.
他的崇拜者称他的上台是完全合法的，但必须承认，他是利用了一次非法事件上台的。
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[PHRASE 短语](用以强调所说内容的真实性或正确性)事实就是如此，本来就是这样，说得一点不错 You say and that's a fact to emphasize the truth or correctness of a statement that you have just made.
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[emphasis]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
We aren't playing well as a team, and that's a fact...
我们作为一个球队打得并不好，事实就是如此。
He is a dull writer and that's a fact.
他写的东西很没意思，真的。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]真的吗？不会吧！ You say is that a fact? as a response to a statement which you find surprising, interesting, or unlikely.
[INFORMAL 非正式]
'I'm still staff colonel.' — 'Is that a fact?'
“我还是参谋上校。”——“不会吧？”
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fact★/fækt; NAmEfækt/noun1★[singular ]fact(that…) used to refer to a particular situation that exists 现实；实际情况◆I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy.我再不能对他深感不快这个事实不闻不问了。◆Despite the fact thatshe was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. 尽管她系了安全带，还是被猛然抛前。◆Due to the fact thatthey did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. 这些囚犯由于看不懂英语，不知道自己在签什么。◆She was happy apart from the fact thatshe could not return home. 除了不能回家之外，她很快活。◆Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact thatwomen were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. 鉴于妇女一结婚就常常被迫放弃有报酬工作的事实，义务工作尤其重要。◆How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising?你如何解释失业人数仍在增加这个现实？◆The fact remainsthat we are still two teachers short. 实际情况是我们还缺少两名教师。◆The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police.只因为贫穷就使得这群儿童成为警方眼中的罪犯。☞language bank at
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2★[countable ]a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved （可证实的）事实，真相◆Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money?公司正在亏本，这难道不是事实吗？◆( informal) I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact.我有好多天没和任何人说英语了，事实就是这样。◆I know for a fact(= I am certain)that she's involved in something illegal. 我肯定她卷入了非法活动。◆The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the factsof the case. 法官责令双方律师要紧扣案情。◆First, some basic facts about healthy eating!首先，说说健康饮食的几点基本事实！◆The report is based on hard facts(= information that can be proved to be true).这个报告是以铁的事实为根据的。◆If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right(= make sure your information is correct).你要是打算控告最好把证据弄确凿。◆It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts(= accepted the truth about the situation).现在该是你学会正视现实的时候了。3★[uncountable ]things that are true rather than things that have been invented 真实的事物；真实情况◆The story is based on fact.这个故事是根据真人真事写的。◆It's important to distinguish fact from fiction.区别真实和虚构是重要的。IDIOMSˌafter the ˈfactafter sth has happened or been done, when it is too late to prevent it or change it 事后◆On some vital decisions employees were only informed after the fact.有一些重大决策雇员只在事后才获悉。the fact (of the matter) is (that)…used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned （用以强调，尤其与刚提到的相反）事实上是，实际情况是◆A new car would be wonderful but the fact of the matter is that we can't afford one.有新车好是好，不过实际情况是我们买不起。a ˌfact of ˈlifea situation that cannot be changed, especially one that is unpleasant 生活的（不快）现实ˌfacts and ˈfiguresaccurate and detailed information 准确的信息；精确的资料；确实的情报◆I've asked to see all the facts and figures before I make a decision.我已要求在看到所有的确切信息后再作决定。the ˌfacts of ˈlifethe details about sex and about how babies are born, especially as told to children （尤指对儿童讲的）性知识the facts speak for themˈselvesit is not necessary to give any further explanation about sth because the information that is available already proves that it is true 事实足以说明一切in (actual) fact1★used to give extra details about sth that has just been mentioned （补充细节）确切地说◆I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going.我曾在法国住过；确切地说，离你要去的地方不远。2★used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned （用以强调，尤其与刚提到的相反）事实上，实际上◆I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy.我原以为这工作会很难，事实上却很容易。☞language bank at
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Is that a ˈfact?( informal) used to reply to a statement that you find interesting or surprising, or that you do not believe （回答认为有趣、惊奇或不相信的说法）是真的吗◆‘She says I'm one of the best students she's ever taught.’ ‘Is that a fact?’“她说我是她教过的最好的学生之一。”“真的是这样吗？”☞more at
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factfact /fækt/ ●●●S1W1 noun
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1true information [countable] a piece of information that is known to be truefact about The book is full of facts about the World Cup.fact of First of all, we need to know the facts of the case.it’s a fact/that’s a fact (=used to emphasize that something is definitely true or that something definitely happened) The divorce rate is twice as high as in the 1950s – that’s a fact.is that a fact? (=used to reply to a statement that you find surprising, interesting, or difficult to believe) ‘She used to be a professional singer.’ ‘Is that a fact?’2the fact (that) used when talking about a situation and saying that it is true: Our decision to build the museum in Hartlepool was influenced by the fact that there were no national museums in the North East. He refused to help me, despite the fact that I asked him several times.given the fact (that)/in view of the fact (that) (=used when saying that a particular fact influences your judgment about something or someone) Given the fact that this is their first game, I think they did pretty well.due to the fact (that)/owing to the fact (that) (=because) The school’s poor exam record is largely due to the fact that it is chronically underfunded. The fact we didn’t win when we were so close is very disappointing.3in (actual) facta)used when you are adding something, especially something surprising, to emphasize what you have just said: I know the mayor really well. In fact, I had dinner with her last week.b)used to emphasize that the truth about a situation is the opposite of what has been mentioned: They told me it would be cheap but in fact it cost me nearly $500. Her teachers said she was a slow learner, whereas in actual fact she was partially deaf.4the fact (of the matter) is spoken used when you are telling someone what is actually true in a particular situation, especially when this may be difficult to accept, or different from what people believe: The fact of the matter is that he’s just not up to the job.5the fact remains used to emphasize that what you are saying about a situation is true and people must realize this: The fact remains that the number of homeless people is rising daily.6real events/not a story [uncountable] situations, events etc that really happened and have not been inventedOPP fiction: Much of the novel is based on fact. It’s a news reporter’s job to separate fact from fiction.7 facts and figures [plural] the basic details, numbers etc concerning a particular situation or subject: Here are a few facts and figures about the country.8 the facts speak for themselves used to say that the things that have happened or the things someone has done show clearly that something is true9after the fact after something has happened or been done, especially after a mistake has been made → as a matter of fact
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COLLOCATIONSadjectivesthe basic/key facts· The report outlines the basic facts concerning the case.a well-known fact· It is a well-known fact that new cars lose a lot of their value in the first year.a little-known fact· It is a little-known fact that the actor was born in London.an interesting fact· The research revealed some interesting facts about the behaviour of cats.a curious/remarkable fact· It is a remarkable fact that elephants do not use their trunks to suck up water until they are over four months old.hard facts (=information that is definitely true and can be proven)· His theory is supported by hard facts.a historical/scientific fact· This was presented as a historical fact when it was just an opinion.the bare facts (=only the basic general facts of a situation)· We know the bare facts of his life, but nothing about what he was really like.verbsgive somebody/provide the facts· Newspapers have a duty to give their readers the facts.establish/piece together the facts (=find out what actually happened in a situation)· The police are still piecing together the facts.examine the facts· I decided to examine the facts for myself.state the facts (=say what you know is true)· Press reports often fail to state the facts completely.stick to the facts (=say only what you know is true)· Just stick to the facts when the police interview you.phrasesknow for a fact (=used to say that something is definitely true)· I know for a fact that she is older than me.get your facts right/straight (=make sure that what you say or believe is correct)· You should get your facts straight before making accusations.get your facts wrong· It’s no use putting together a beautifully-written argument if you get your facts wrong.
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