Definition of actual in English:

actual

adjective ˈaktjʊəlˈaktʃʊəlˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl

1Existing in fact; real.
the estimate was much less than the actual cost
估计成本比实际成本要少得多。
Example sentencesExamples
- The actual cost of creating and maintaining that environment is minimal.
- He read it literally as real, actual abuse meted out by an attacker on her victim.
- My writing style was a lot more fluid and readable in the dream too, shame I don't remember any of the actual words.
- This came as no real surprise to the actual drivers who completely ignored the threat.
- In the real world, actual movements are made up of all manner of tendencies and impulses.
- This is the inexhaustible domain of what is real without being actual, what is not but which may be.
- The actual cost of dealing with cancer can run into thousands of pounds.
- This is a work of fan fiction and holds no actual relevance to the real story.
- It is a pointer to the fact that the actual bill may, itself, be wrong and the estimate right.
- These are not his actual words but they are a pretty close approximation from memory.
- It's like they're trying to find an excuse for having arrested him, ignoring the actual facts.
- Somewhere in this mass of opinions and actual fact lies the truth about what is actually safe.
- I think maybe to read this blog you have to know the person and know what is going on in the actual real life.
- This is despite the fact that the actual number of poor children has fallen.
- You know, there're only about five actual words in the whole of the song.
- There are actual real live people out there that Blog and I'm going to meet one, How exciting!
- Viable alternatives to oil will only emerge when real and actual necessity dictates it.
- Under the actual facts of the case, the Court found that the judge had taken no actions of any significance.
- It is difficult to see how the actual words in the Constitution support her approach.
- In other words, the actual price of the material and its selling price is very different.
Synonyms
real, true, genuine, authentic, verified, attested, confirmed, definite, hard, plain, clear, clear-cut, undeniable, veritable
1. 1.1 Used to emphasize the important aspect of something.
  用于强调某事的重要方面实际的
  the book could be condensed into half the space, but what of the actual content?
  那本书是可以浓缩成原来的一半长短，但是实际的内容怎么办呢？
  Example sentencesExamples
  In other words, the area in which they bought was more important than the actual house.
  The doses were very small and were calculated to be small in terms of actual virus particles.
  It would be good to know something about the actual content of the meeting.
  The two countries were almost at war and that is much more important than marking the day of the actual event.
  Such benefits are often known as use values, since they require actual participation to enjoy them.
  Japan is taking part in the peace process as host, but is not an actual participant.
  Thus, the actual footage of Carroll saying anything of importance is a bit limited.
  The actual life experience of the therapist can be an extremely important factor.
  A lot of people think it may be the actual intensity of the soundwave that's important.
  As this has happened, the structure of the content, the actual text, has become more important.
  The website is as I though a triumph of pretentious style over actual content.
  All the hype on this one seems to have run ahead of the album's actual content and import.
  One of the problems is that for a whole range of drink now, the actual alcohol content in them has gone up.
  In this context, it's the fight against these systems that are more important than actual victory.
  Now we know all about the actual car, the important part of the day was in the driving.
  Two of the most important factors are the topography of the seafloor and the actual shape of the shoreline.
  It did make me want to buy one of his CD's, the actual rapping was good, he does has a very distinctive voice.
  So, the actual content of the cigarette is less important than its function.
  The site had become unkept and littered with refuse and waste, in particularly the actual pond itself.
  Names are great but it is the actual proceedings that underpin what we do that is important.
  Synonyms
  exact, particular, very, specific, distinct
2Existing now; current.
现存的；当前的
using actual income to measure expected income
以当前收入来衡量预期收入。
Example sentencesExamples
- Estimates which were lower than the actual income of the taxpayer were not appealed against.
- This is the gap that exists between the total future market potential and the current actual usage in the market.
- There is a dispute between the parties as to the actual income of the Respondent.
- Some people are very good at reducing their actual income to a low taxable income.
- Nor, at Lord's, is there an actual or present threat of people throwing bottles at players.
- It will need simple but accurate budgets and forecasts to check against actual income and expenditure.
- If people do not have details of their actual income for this tax year, they must provide an estimate.
Synonyms
current, present, existing, existent, extant

Phrases

in actual fact

Used to emphasize a comment that modifies or contradicts a previous statement.
实际上（用于强调一意见，尤指更改先前或与先前所说相抵触的言论）
people talk as if he was a monster—in actual fact he was a very kind guy
人们谈起他来好像他是个怪物——但实际上他是个很好的人。
Example sentencesExamples
- No, in actual fact, I listen to many types of music including popular music.
- The accused, in actual fact, had not previously been to Cuba.
- In actual fact, we appear to benefit from this change rather than suffer.
- I actually had the advantage of reading in detail his words and, in actual fact, he did not quite say that.
- But in actual fact, dance classes are fun, active and educational, whether your kid's a budding Bonnie or not.
- In actual fact, it was a pleasant encounter and it is nice to see that coming out of our Police Force.
- Still, I haven't met many people who were kinder and more even-handed, or less racist in actual fact.
- Sometimes a customer will ask for a maintenance contract when, in actual fact, they need a lot more.
- They SAID they loved you, but in actual fact, it turned out that they didn't.
- In actual fact, the Brazilians could have scored more goals, but this did not happen.
Synonyms
really, in fact, in actuality, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, actually, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth
dated indeed, truly
archaic in sooth, verily
rare in the concrete

your actual —

informal The real, genuine, or important thing specified.
〈非正式〉真实的，真正的，重要的
is this a drop of your actual feminine intuition?
这真是你的一点女性直觉吗？
Example sentencesExamples
- In some cases, immigration officials will look for other signs of an Israeli visit, knowing it is quite normal for the authorities to stamp a separate piece of paper rather than your actual passport.
- As for your actual armadillos, well they're very proud of them down there, but I guess they're shy or nocturnal or something as we didn't actually see any.
- There's something really great about getting actual mail in your actual mailbox, or handing a card to someone.
- I'm in work now, possibly still a bit tipsy, and hoping that no-one asks me to do any of your actual work.
- Of all the forces that conspire to bring people together, how could they have conspired just as hard to keep you away from a chance to talk to - not just anyone - but one of your actual heroes?
- Where does this leave your actual relatives, I wonder?
- IT'S been another of those win-some, lose-some weeks for your actual contemporary culture.
- That's your actual philosophical French.
- It is not particularly unusual for the village to be split by internecine suspicion, if not your actual warfare.
- The shop, however, has 10 of the real thing, your actual copyrighted Surfinia plants grown from cuttings, for a tenner.
Synonyms
real, true, genuine, authentic, verified, attested, confirmed, definite, hard, plain, clear, clear-cut, undeniable, veritable

Origin

Middle English: from Old French actuel 'active, practical', from late Latin actualis, from actus (see act).

Definition of actual in US English:

actual

adjectiveˈak(t)SH(o͞o)əlˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl

1Existing in fact; typically as contrasted with what was intended, expected, or believed.
实际存在的（尤与曾经打算、期望或相信的相对）
the estimate was much less than the actual cost
估计成本比实际成本要少得多。
those were his actual words
那些就是他的原话。
Example sentencesExamples
- You know, there're only about five actual words in the whole of the song.
- It is difficult to see how the actual words in the Constitution support her approach.
- Under the actual facts of the case, the Court found that the judge had taken no actions of any significance.
- Viable alternatives to oil will only emerge when real and actual necessity dictates it.
- This is a work of fan fiction and holds no actual relevance to the real story.
- It's like they're trying to find an excuse for having arrested him, ignoring the actual facts.
- He read it literally as real, actual abuse meted out by an attacker on her victim.
- I think maybe to read this blog you have to know the person and know what is going on in the actual real life.
- My writing style was a lot more fluid and readable in the dream too, shame I don't remember any of the actual words.
- This is despite the fact that the actual number of poor children has fallen.
- In the real world, actual movements are made up of all manner of tendencies and impulses.
- The actual cost of dealing with cancer can run into thousands of pounds.
- These are not his actual words but they are a pretty close approximation from memory.
- It is a pointer to the fact that the actual bill may, itself, be wrong and the estimate right.
- This is the inexhaustible domain of what is real without being actual, what is not but which may be.
- The actual cost of creating and maintaining that environment is minimal.
- In other words, the actual price of the material and its selling price is very different.
- There are actual real live people out there that Blog and I'm going to meet one, How exciting!
- This came as no real surprise to the actual drivers who completely ignored the threat.
- Somewhere in this mass of opinions and actual fact lies the truth about what is actually safe.
Synonyms
real, true, genuine, authentic, verified, attested, confirmed, definite, hard, plain, clear, clear-cut, undeniable, veritable
1. 1.1 Used to emphasize the important aspect of something.
  用于强调某事的重要方面实际的
  the book could be condensed into half the space, but what of the actual content?
  那本书是可以浓缩成原来的一半长短，但是实际的内容怎么办呢？
  Example sentencesExamples
  Now we know all about the actual car, the important part of the day was in the driving.
  The site had become unkept and littered with refuse and waste, in particularly the actual pond itself.
  All the hype on this one seems to have run ahead of the album's actual content and import.
  As this has happened, the structure of the content, the actual text, has become more important.
  It would be good to know something about the actual content of the meeting.
  The website is as I though a triumph of pretentious style over actual content.
  The two countries were almost at war and that is much more important than marking the day of the actual event.
  A lot of people think it may be the actual intensity of the soundwave that's important.
  So, the actual content of the cigarette is less important than its function.
  It did make me want to buy one of his CD's, the actual rapping was good, he does has a very distinctive voice.
  Thus, the actual footage of Carroll saying anything of importance is a bit limited.
  The actual life experience of the therapist can be an extremely important factor.
  One of the problems is that for a whole range of drink now, the actual alcohol content in them has gone up.
  Names are great but it is the actual proceedings that underpin what we do that is important.
  Such benefits are often known as use values, since they require actual participation to enjoy them.
  Two of the most important factors are the topography of the seafloor and the actual shape of the shoreline.
  In other words, the area in which they bought was more important than the actual house.
  In this context, it's the fight against these systems that are more important than actual victory.
  The doses were very small and were calculated to be small in terms of actual virus particles.
  Japan is taking part in the peace process as host, but is not an actual participant.
  Synonyms
  exact, particular, very, specific, distinct
2Existing now; current.
现存的；当前的
using actual income to measure expected income
以当前收入来衡量预期收入。
Example sentencesExamples
- This is the gap that exists between the total future market potential and the current actual usage in the market.
- Estimates which were lower than the actual income of the taxpayer were not appealed against.
- Nor, at Lord's, is there an actual or present threat of people throwing bottles at players.
- It will need simple but accurate budgets and forecasts to check against actual income and expenditure.
- There is a dispute between the parties as to the actual income of the Respondent.
- If people do not have details of their actual income for this tax year, they must provide an estimate.
- Some people are very good at reducing their actual income to a low taxable income.
Synonyms
current, present, existing, existent, extant

Phrases

in actual fact

Used to emphasize a comment, typically one that modifies or contradicts a previous statement.
实际上（用于强调一意见，尤指更改先前或与先前所说相抵触的言论）
people talk as if he were a monster—in actual fact he was a very kind guy
人们谈起他来好像他是个怪物——但实际上他是个很好的人。
Example sentencesExamples
- No, in actual fact, I listen to many types of music including popular music.
- I actually had the advantage of reading in detail his words and, in actual fact, he did not quite say that.
- Sometimes a customer will ask for a maintenance contract when, in actual fact, they need a lot more.
- In actual fact, the Brazilians could have scored more goals, but this did not happen.
- Still, I haven't met many people who were kinder and more even-handed, or less racist in actual fact.
- The accused, in actual fact, had not previously been to Cuba.
- In actual fact, we appear to benefit from this change rather than suffer.
- They SAID they loved you, but in actual fact, it turned out that they didn't.
- But in actual fact, dance classes are fun, active and educational, whether your kid's a budding Bonnie or not.
- In actual fact, it was a pleasant encounter and it is nice to see that coming out of our Police Force.
Synonyms
really, in fact, in actuality, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, actually, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth

Origin

Middle English: from Old French actuel ‘active, practical’, from late Latin actualis, from actus (see act).

单词	actual
释义	Definition of actual in English: actual adjective ˈaktjʊəlˈaktʃʊəlˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl 1Existing in fact; real. the estimate was much less than the actual cost 估计成本比实际成本要少得多。 Example sentencesExamples The actual cost of creating and maintaining that environment is minimal. He read it literally as real, actual abuse meted out by an attacker on her victim. My writing style was a lot more fluid and readable in the dream too, shame I don't remember any of the actual words. This came as no real surprise to the actual drivers who completely ignored the threat. In the real world, actual movements are made up of all manner of tendencies and impulses. This is the inexhaustible domain of what is real without being actual, what is not but which may be. The actual cost of dealing with cancer can run into thousands of pounds. This is a work of fan fiction and holds no actual relevance to the real story. It is a pointer to the fact that the actual bill may, itself, be wrong and the estimate right. These are not his actual words but they are a pretty close approximation from memory. It's like they're trying to find an excuse for having arrested him, ignoring the actual facts. Somewhere in this mass of opinions and actual fact lies the truth about what is actually safe. I think maybe to read this blog you have to know the person and know what is going on in the actual real life. This is despite the fact that the actual number of poor children has fallen. You know, there're only about five actual words in the whole of the song. There are actual real live people out there that Blog and I'm going to meet one, How exciting! Viable alternatives to oil will only emerge when real and actual necessity dictates it. Under the actual facts of the case, the Court found that the judge had taken no actions of any significance. It is difficult to see how the actual words in the Constitution support her approach. In other words, the actual price of the material and its selling price is very different. Synonyms real, true, genuine, authentic, verified, attested, confirmed, definite, hard, plain, clear, clear-cut, undeniable, veritable 1.1 Used to emphasize the important aspect of something. 用于强调某事的重要方面实际的 the book could be condensed into half the space, but what of the actual content? 那本书是可以浓缩成原来的一半长短，但是实际的内容怎么办呢？ Example sentencesExamples In other words, the area in which they bought was more important than the actual house. The doses were very small and were calculated to be small in terms of actual virus particles. It would be good to know something about the actual content of the meeting. The two countries were almost at war and that is much more important than marking the day of the actual event. Such benefits are often known as use values, since they require actual participation to enjoy them. Japan is taking part in the peace process as host, but is not an actual participant. Thus, the actual footage of Carroll saying anything of importance is a bit limited. The actual life experience of the therapist can be an extremely important factor. A lot of people think it may be the actual intensity of the soundwave that's important. As this has happened, the structure of the content, the actual text, has become more important. The website is as I though a triumph of pretentious style over actual content. All the hype on this one seems to have run ahead of the album's actual content and import. One of the problems is that for a whole range of drink now, the actual alcohol content in them has gone up. In this context, it's the fight against these systems that are more important than actual victory. Now we know all about the actual car, the important part of the day was in the driving. Two of the most important factors are the topography of the seafloor and the actual shape of the shoreline. It did make me want to buy one of his CD's, the actual rapping was good, he does has a very distinctive voice. So, the actual content of the cigarette is less important than its function. The site had become unkept and littered with refuse and waste, in particularly the actual pond itself. Names are great but it is the actual proceedings that underpin what we do that is important. Synonyms exact, particular, very, specific, distinct 2Existing now; current. 现存的；当前的 using actual income to measure expected income 以当前收入来衡量预期收入。 Example sentencesExamples Estimates which were lower than the actual income of the taxpayer were not appealed against. This is the gap that exists between the total future market potential and the current actual usage in the market. There is a dispute between the parties as to the actual income of the Respondent. Some people are very good at reducing their actual income to a low taxable income. Nor, at Lord's, is there an actual or present threat of people throwing bottles at players. It will need simple but accurate budgets and forecasts to check against actual income and expenditure. If people do not have details of their actual income for this tax year, they must provide an estimate. Synonyms current, present, existing, existent, extant Phrases in actual fact Used to emphasize a comment that modifies or contradicts a previous statement. 实际上（用于强调一意见，尤指更改先前或与先前所说相抵触的言论） people talk as if he was a monster—in actual fact he was a very kind guy 人们谈起他来好像他是个怪物——但实际上他是个很好的人。 Example sentencesExamples No, in actual fact, I listen to many types of music including popular music. The accused, in actual fact, had not previously been to Cuba. In actual fact, we appear to benefit from this change rather than suffer. I actually had the advantage of reading in detail his words and, in actual fact, he did not quite say that. But in actual fact, dance classes are fun, active and educational, whether your kid's a budding Bonnie or not. In actual fact, it was a pleasant encounter and it is nice to see that coming out of our Police Force. Still, I haven't met many people who were kinder and more even-handed, or less racist in actual fact. Sometimes a customer will ask for a maintenance contract when, in actual fact, they need a lot more. They SAID they loved you, but in actual fact, it turned out that they didn't. In actual fact, the Brazilians could have scored more goals, but this did not happen. Synonyms really, in fact, in actuality, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, actually, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth dated indeed, truly archaic in sooth, verily rare in the concrete your actual — informal The real, genuine, or important thing specified. 〈非正式〉真实的，真正的，重要的 is this a drop of your actual feminine intuition? 这真是你的一点女性直觉吗？ Example sentencesExamples In some cases, immigration officials will look for other signs of an Israeli visit, knowing it is quite normal for the authorities to stamp a separate piece of paper rather than your actual passport. As for your actual armadillos, well they're very proud of them down there, but I guess they're shy or nocturnal or something as we didn't actually see any. There's something really great about getting actual mail in your actual mailbox, or handing a card to someone. I'm in work now, possibly still a bit tipsy, and hoping that no-one asks me to do any of your actual work. Of all the forces that conspire to bring people together, how could they have conspired just as hard to keep you away from a chance to talk to - not just anyone - but one of your actual heroes? Where does this leave your actual relatives, I wonder? IT'S been another of those win-some, lose-some weeks for your actual contemporary culture. That's your actual philosophical French. It is not particularly unusual for the village to be split by internecine suspicion, if not your actual warfare. The shop, however, has 10 of the real thing, your actual copyrighted Surfinia plants grown from cuttings, for a tenner. Synonyms real, true, genuine, authentic, verified, attested, confirmed, definite, hard, plain, clear, clear-cut, undeniable, veritable Origin Middle English: from Old French actuel 'active, practical', from late Latin actualis, from actus (see act). adj.1 phr. Definition of actual in US English: actual adjectiveˈak(t)SH(o͞o)əlˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl 1Existing in fact; typically as contrasted with what was intended, expected, or believed. 实际存在的（尤与曾经打算、期望或相信的相对） the estimate was much less than the actual cost 估计成本比实际成本要少得多。 those were his actual words 那些就是他的原话。 Example sentencesExamples You know, there're only about five actual words in the whole of the song. It is difficult to see how the actual words in the Constitution support her approach. Under the actual facts of the case, the Court found that the judge had taken no actions of any significance. Viable alternatives to oil will only emerge when real and actual necessity dictates it. This is a work of fan fiction and holds no actual relevance to the real story. It's like they're trying to find an excuse for having arrested him, ignoring the actual facts. He read it literally as real, actual abuse meted out by an attacker on her victim. I think maybe to read this blog you have to know the person and know what is going on in the actual real life. My writing style was a lot more fluid and readable in the dream too, shame I don't remember any of the actual words. This is despite the fact that the actual number of poor children has fallen. In the real world, actual movements are made up of all manner of tendencies and impulses. The actual cost of dealing with cancer can run into thousands of pounds. These are not his actual words but they are a pretty close approximation from memory. It is a pointer to the fact that the actual bill may, itself, be wrong and the estimate right. This is the inexhaustible domain of what is real without being actual, what is not but which may be. The actual cost of creating and maintaining that environment is minimal. In other words, the actual price of the material and its selling price is very different. There are actual real live people out there that Blog and I'm going to meet one, How exciting! This came as no real surprise to the actual drivers who completely ignored the threat. Somewhere in this mass of opinions and actual fact lies the truth about what is actually safe. Synonyms real, true, genuine, authentic, verified, attested, confirmed, definite, hard, plain, clear, clear-cut, undeniable, veritable 1.1 Used to emphasize the important aspect of something. 用于强调某事的重要方面实际的 the book could be condensed into half the space, but what of the actual content? 那本书是可以浓缩成原来的一半长短，但是实际的内容怎么办呢？ Example sentencesExamples Now we know all about the actual car, the important part of the day was in the driving. The site had become unkept and littered with refuse and waste, in particularly the actual pond itself. All the hype on this one seems to have run ahead of the album's actual content and import. As this has happened, the structure of the content, the actual text, has become more important. It would be good to know something about the actual content of the meeting. The website is as I though a triumph of pretentious style over actual content. The two countries were almost at war and that is much more important than marking the day of the actual event. A lot of people think it may be the actual intensity of the soundwave that's important. So, the actual content of the cigarette is less important than its function. It did make me want to buy one of his CD's, the actual rapping was good, he does has a very distinctive voice. Thus, the actual footage of Carroll saying anything of importance is a bit limited. The actual life experience of the therapist can be an extremely important factor. One of the problems is that for a whole range of drink now, the actual alcohol content in them has gone up. Names are great but it is the actual proceedings that underpin what we do that is important. Such benefits are often known as use values, since they require actual participation to enjoy them. Two of the most important factors are the topography of the seafloor and the actual shape of the shoreline. In other words, the area in which they bought was more important than the actual house. In this context, it's the fight against these systems that are more important than actual victory. The doses were very small and were calculated to be small in terms of actual virus particles. Japan is taking part in the peace process as host, but is not an actual participant. Synonyms exact, particular, very, specific, distinct 2Existing now; current. 现存的；当前的 using actual income to measure expected income 以当前收入来衡量预期收入。 Example sentencesExamples This is the gap that exists between the total future market potential and the current actual usage in the market. Estimates which were lower than the actual income of the taxpayer were not appealed against. Nor, at Lord's, is there an actual or present threat of people throwing bottles at players. It will need simple but accurate budgets and forecasts to check against actual income and expenditure. There is a dispute between the parties as to the actual income of the Respondent. If people do not have details of their actual income for this tax year, they must provide an estimate. Some people are very good at reducing their actual income to a low taxable income. Synonyms current, present, existing, existent, extant Phrases in actual fact Used to emphasize a comment, typically one that modifies or contradicts a previous statement. 实际上（用于强调一意见，尤指更改先前或与先前所说相抵触的言论） people talk as if he were a monster—in actual fact he was a very kind guy 人们谈起他来好像他是个怪物——但实际上他是个很好的人。 Example sentencesExamples No, in actual fact, I listen to many types of music including popular music. I actually had the advantage of reading in detail his words and, in actual fact, he did not quite say that. Sometimes a customer will ask for a maintenance contract when, in actual fact, they need a lot more. In actual fact, the Brazilians could have scored more goals, but this did not happen. Still, I haven't met many people who were kinder and more even-handed, or less racist in actual fact. The accused, in actual fact, had not previously been to Cuba. In actual fact, we appear to benefit from this change rather than suffer. They SAID they loved you, but in actual fact, it turned out that they didn't. But in actual fact, dance classes are fun, active and educational, whether your kid's a budding Bonnie or not. In actual fact, it was a pleasant encounter and it is nice to see that coming out of our Police Force. Synonyms really, in fact, in actuality, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, actually, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth Origin Middle English: from Old French actuel ‘active, practical’, from late Latin actualis, from actus (see act). adj.1 phr.
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