actually/ˋæktʃUəlI; ˈæktʃuəli/adv especially spoken 【尤口】1 used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is a little surprising or unexpected 实际上﹐其实〔尤指实际情况有点令人吃惊或出乎意料〕: Prices have actually fallen. 物价实际上跌了。Disappointed? No, actually I feel rather glad. 失望?没有﹐我倒觉得很高兴。Actually he's 45. 其实他是 45 岁。2 used to politely give more information, give your opinion etc 实际上﹐其实〔用于有礼貌地提供更多信息﹑说出自己的看法等〕: I’ve known him all my life, actually. 实际上我从小就认识他了。Actually, I think I prefer this one. 其实我更喜欢这个。