fact

noun

1. 现实；实际情况
   used to refer to a particular situation that exists
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. 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。
   4. 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。
   5. 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。
   6. 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？
   7. The fact remains that we are still two teachers short.
      实际情况是我们还缺少两名教师。
   8. 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。
2. （可证实的）事实，真相
   a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
   1. 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？
   2. 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。
   3. 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。
   4. 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。
   5. First, some basic facts about healthy eating!
      首先，说说健康饮食的几点基本事实！
   6. 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。
   7. 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。
   8. 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。
3. 真实的事物；真实情况
   things that are true rather than things that have been invented
   1. The story is based on fact.
      这个故事是根据真人真事写的。
   2. It's important to distinguish fact from fiction.
      区别真实和虚构是重要的。

1. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. Despite the fact that the disease is so prevalent, treatment is still far from satisfactory...
      尽管疾病肆虐，治疗却远不尽如人意。
   3. We have to lie and hide the fact that I have an illness...
      我们不得不撒谎来隐瞒我有病这个事实。
   4. In Rome, meeting him every morning, he soon became aware of the fact that Erter was ill.
      在罗马，他每天早晨都会见到厄特，因此他很快就发觉厄特病了。
2. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. The fact that he had left her of his own accord proved to me that everything he'd said was true.
      他主动离开她这件事向我证明了他所言句句属实。
3. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. He apologised as soon as he realised what he had done. In actual fact he wrote a nice little note to me...
      意识到自己的所作所为后他马上就道歉了，而且还给我写了一张温馨的小条儿。
   3. John Major didn't go to university. In fact he left school at 16.
      约翰·梅杰没有上过大学，说白了，他 16 岁便辍学了。
4. 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.
   1. That sounds rather simple, but in fact it's very difficult...
      那听来简单，但实际上很难。
   2. They complained that they had been trapped inside the police station, but in fact most were seen escaping over the adjacent roofs to safety in nearby buildings...
      他们抱怨说被困在了警察局里，但实际上，有人看见他们大多数人通过毗邻的屋顶，安全地逃到了附近的建筑物内。
   3. Why had she ever trusted her? In point of fact she never had, she reminded herself.
      她为什么要相信她呢？实际上，她从未信任过，她提醒着自己。
5. 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.
   1. ...a statement of verifiable historical fact...
      对有据可查的史实的讲述
   2. How much was fact and how much fancy no one knew.
      几多虚实，无人知晓。
6. N-COUNT 资料;实情
   Facts are pieces of information that can be discovered.
   1. 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。
   2. His opponent swamped him with facts and figures...
      他的对手抛出精确的资料和数据，使他难以招架。
   3. The lorries always left in the dead of night when there were few witnesses around to record the fact.
      这些卡车一般都在夜深人静的时候开走，那时候周围没什么人，不会被看到。
7. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. 'I guess you haven't eaten yet.' — 'As a matter of fact, I have,' said Hunter.
      “我想你还没吃吧？”“正好相反，我已经吃了。”亨特说道。
8. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. I know for a fact that Graham has kept in close touch with Alan.
      我知道格雷厄姆确实与艾伦保持着密切的联系。
9. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. The fact of the matter is that student finances are stretched.
      关键是奖学金有限。
10. 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.
    1. 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。
    2. His admirers claim that he came to power perfectly legally, but the fact remains that he did so by exploiting an illegal situation.
       他的崇拜者称他的上台是完全合法的，但必须承认，他是利用了一次非法事件上台的。
11. 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.
    1. 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。
    2. He is a dull writer and that's a fact.
       他写的东西很没意思，真的。
12. 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.
    1. 'I'm still staff colonel.' — 'Is that a fact?'
       “我还是参谋上校。”——“不会吧？”

1. This is a common fallacy which has no basis in fact.
   这是一个没有事实依据的常见谬误。
2. You have to admit that you are, in fact, in difficulties
   你不得不承认，你事实上是陷入了困境。
3. 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。
4. Despite the fact that the disease is so prevalent, treatment is still far from satisfactory
   尽管疾病肆虐，治疗却远不尽如人意。
5. We have to lie and hide the fact that I have an illness
   我们不得不撒谎来隐瞒我有病这个事实。
6. In Rome, meeting him every morning, he soon became aware of the fact that Erter was ill.
   在罗马，他每天早晨都会见到厄特，因此他很快就发觉厄特病了。
7. 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。
8. The fact that he had left her of his own accord proved to me that everything he'd said was true.
   他主动离开她这件事向我证明了他所言句句属实。
9. 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。
10. He apologised as soon as he realised what he had done. In actual fact he wrote a nice little note to me
    意识到自己的所作所为后他马上就道歉了，而且还给我写了一张温馨的小条儿。
11. John Major didn't go to university. In fact he left school at 16.
    约翰·梅杰没有上过大学，说白了，他16岁便辍学了。
12. That sounds rather simple, but in fact it's very difficult
    那听来简单，但实际上很难。
13. They complained that they had been trapped inside the police station, but in fact most were seen escaping over the adjacent roofs to safety in nearby buildings
    他们抱怨说被困在了警察局里，但实际上，有人看见他们大多数人通过毗邻的屋顶，安全地逃到了附近的建筑物内。
14. Why had she ever trusted her? In point of fact she never had, she reminded herself.
    她为什么要相信她呢？实际上，她从未信任过，她提醒着自己。
15. How much was fact and how much fancy no one knew.
    几多虚实，无人知晓。
16. 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。
17. His opponent swamped him with facts and figures
    他的对手抛出精确的资料和数据，使他难以招架。
18. The lorries always left in the dead of night when there were few witnesses around to record the fact.
    这些卡车一般都在夜深人静的时候开走，那时候周围没什么人，不会被看到。
19. 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。
20. 'I guess you haven't eaten yet.' — 'As a matter of fact, I have,' said Hunter.
    “我想你还没吃吧？”“正好相反，我已经吃了。”亨特说道。
21. 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。
22. I know for a fact that Graham has kept in close touch with Alan.
    我知道格雷厄姆确实与艾伦保持着密切的联系。
23. 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。
24. The fact of the matter is that student finances are stretched.
    关键是奖学金有限。
25. 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。
26. His admirers claim that he came to power perfectly legally, but the fact remains that he did so by exploiting an illegal situation.
    他的崇拜者称他的上台是完全合法的，但必须承认，他是利用了一次非法事件上台的。
27. 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。
28. He is a dull writer and that's a fact.
    他写的东西很没意思，真的。
29. 'I'm still staff colonel.' — 'Is that a fact?'
    “我还是参谋上校。”——“不会吧？”
30. In fact, those people have been promoted.
    事实上，那些人已经升职了。

n.

after the fact

• 事后
  after sth has happened or been done when it is too late to prevent it or change it
  1. On some vital decisions employees were only informed after the fact.
     有一些重大决策雇员只在事后才获悉。

the fact (of the matter) is (that)…

• （用以强调，尤其与刚提到的相反）事实上是，实际情况是
  used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned
  1. A new car would be wonderful but the fact of the matter is that we can't afford one.
     有新车好是好，不过实际情况是我们买不起。

a fact of life

• 生活的（不快）现实
  a situation that cannot be changed, especially one that is unpleasant

facts and figures

• 准确的信息；精确的资料；确实的情报
  accurate and detailed information
  1. I've asked to see all the facts and figures before I make a decision.
     我已要求在看到所有的确切信息后再作决定。

the facts of life

• 性知识（尤指对儿童讲的）
  the details about sex and about how babies are born, especially as told to children

the facts speak for themselves

• 事实足以说明一切
  it is not necessary to give any further explanation about sth because the information that is available already proves that it is true

in (actual) fact

• （补充细节）确切地说
  used to give extra details about sth that has just been mentioned
  1. I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going.
     我曾在法国住过；确切地说，离你要去的地方不远。
• （用以强调，尤其与刚提到的相反）事实上，实际上
  used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned
  1. I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy.
     我原以为这工作会很难，事实上却很容易。

Is that a fact?

• （回答认为有趣、惊奇或不相信的说法）是真的吗
  used to reply to a statement that you find interesting or surprising, or that you do not believe
  1. ‘She says I'm one of the best students she's ever taught.’ ‘Is that a fact?’
     “她说我是她教过的最好的学生之一。”“真的是这样吗？”

as a matter of fact

as a matter of fact

in point of fact

• 实际上；其实
  used to say what is true in a situation
  1. In point of fact, she is their adopted daughter.
     实际上，她是他们的养女。

noun

1. a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
   1. first you must collect all the facts of the case

2. a concept whose truth can be proved
   1. scientific hypotheses are not facts

3. a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
   1. he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts

4. an event known to have happened or something known to have existed
   1. your fears have no basis in fact
   2. how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell