matter of fact
US /ˈmætər əv fækt/
UK /ˈmætər əv fækt/
短語
事實上, 其實
used to emphasize that you are stating a fact or to correct a previous statement
範例:
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I don't like him very much. As a matter of fact, I can't stand him.
我不太喜歡他。事實上，我受不了他。
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Are you busy? As a matter of fact, I am.
你忙嗎？事實上，我很忙。