factnoun
现实；实际情况
used to refer to a particular situation that exists
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 that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
尽管她系了安全带，还是被猛然前抛。
Due to the fact that they 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 that she 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 that women 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 remains that 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。
（可证实的）事实，真相
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
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？
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 facts of 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事实的时候了。
真实的事物；真实情况
things that are true rather than things that have been invented
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。
after sth has happened or been done when it is too late to prevent it or change it
有一些重大决策雇员只在事后才获悉。
On some vital decisions employees were only informed after the fact.
used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned
有新车好是好，不过实际情况是我们买不起。
A new car would be wonderful but the fact of the matter is that we can't afford one.
a situation that cannot be changed, especially one that is unpleasant
accurate and detailed information
我已要求在看到所有的确切信息后再作决定。
I've asked to see all the facts and figures before I make a decision.
the details about sex and about how babies are born, especially as told to children
it is not necessary to give any further explanation about sth because the information that is available already proves that it is true
used to reply to a statement that you find interesting or surprising, or that you do not believe
“她说我是她教过的最好的学生之一。”“真的是这样吗？”
‘She says I'm one of the best students she's ever taught.’ ‘Is that a fact?’
used to say what is true in a situation
实际上，她是他们的养女。
In point of fact, she is their adopted daughter.
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PHRASE 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.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。
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PHRASE (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.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。
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PHRASE 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.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。
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PHRASE (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.That sounds rather simple, but in fact it's very difficult...
那听来简单，但实际上很难。
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N-VAR 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
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N-COUNT 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。
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PHRASE 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.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。
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PHRASE (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.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。
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PHRASE (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.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。
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PHRASE (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.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。
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PHRASE (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.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。
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CONVENTION 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.'I'm still staff colonel.' — 'Is that a fact?'
“我还是参谋上校。”——“不会吧？”
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- a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
- first you must collect all the facts of the case
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- a concept whose truth can be proved
- scientific hypotheses are not facts
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- a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
- he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts
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- an event known to have happened or something known to have existed
- your fears have no basis in fact
- how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell
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The theory seems to have no basis in fact .
这一理论似乎没有事实根据。
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The fact is we don 't have enough money .
事实是我们没有那么多钱。
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The fact is , they 're there to make money .
真实的情况是，他们去那儿是为了赚钱。
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The fact remains that we are still two teachers short .
实际情况是我们还缺少两名教师。
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He called attention to the fact that many files were missing .
他提请注意许多档案已经遗失这一事实。
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It is in the public interest that these facts are made known .
公开这些真相是为了公众的利益。
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The story is based on fact .
这个故事是根据真人真事写的。
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One should never criticize if one is not sure of one 's facts .
一个人如果对自己掌握的事实没有把握，就绝不该随便批评。
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He seems to have overlooked one important fact .
他好像忽略了一个重要的事实。
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She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever .
她得正视她的生活已永远改变了这一事实。
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First , some basic facts about healthy eating !
首先，说说健康饮食的几点基本事实！
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This research is based on anecdote not fact .
这项研究的根据是传闻而非事实。
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These facts have only just been brought to light .
这些事实刚刚才被披露出来。
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The newspaper story is based on hard facts .
报纸的这篇报道有可靠的事实根据。
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Your theory does not square with the facts .
你的理论与事实不符。
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Face facts ─ she isn 't coming back .
面对现实吧——她不会回来了。
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It 's about time you learnt to face facts .
现在该是你学会正视事实的时候了。
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It 's a sad fact that many of those killed were children .
让人难以接受的是遇难者中很多是孩子。
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She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again .
她必须敢于面对现实：她再也不能走路了。
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True education does not consist in simply being taught facts .
真正的教育并不在于简单地讲授事实。
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It 's difficult to pump facts and figures into tired students .
把事实和数字硬灌输给疲惫的学生太难了。
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The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest .
她到场就说明了她有一定程度的兴趣。
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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？
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He related the facts of the case to journalists .
他给记者们讲述了这件事的实际情况。
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She gave me only the bare facts of the case .
她只给我介绍了这个案件的一些基本情况。
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It 's important to distinguish fact from fiction .
区别真实和虚构是重要的。
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The facts allow of only one explanation .
这些事实只可能有一种解释。
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She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring .
尽管她认为物理枯燥无味，她却学得很好。
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I didn 't fail the exam ; in fact I did rather well !
我没有考不及格，事实上，我考得不错！
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She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts .
她记忆力好，很容易记住事情。
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