matter of fact
US /ˈmætər əv fækt/
UK /ˈmætər əv fækt/
短语
事实上, 其实
used to emphasize that you are stating a fact or to correct a previous statement
示例:
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I don't like him very much. As a matter of fact, I can't stand him.
我不太喜欢他。事实上，我受不了他。
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Are you busy? As a matter of fact, I am.
你忙吗？事实上，我很忙。