actual

US /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/
UK /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/
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1.

实际的, 真实的

existing in fact; real

:
The actual cost was much higher than estimated.
实际成本远高于估计。
We need to know the actual number of participants.
我们需要知道实际参与者人数。
2.

实际上, 真的

used to emphasize something that is true or exists

:
I didn't think he would actually do it.
我没想到他真的会这样做。
The movie was actually quite good.
这部电影实际上相当不错。