高考英語詞匯:as a matter of fact

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1、用來加強語氣或表示強調(diào),意為:事實上; 其實。如:
    I don’t have a car. As a matter of fact, I can’tdrive. 我沒有汽車,事實上我開車都不會。
    I think so, and as a matter of fact, I’m quite sureof it. 我是這樣想的,事實上我也十分相信是這樣。
    I didn’t see him—as a matter of fact I didn’ttry. 我沒有去看他,事實上我根本就沒想去。
    2、用來引出與聽話人期待相反的事實,意為:事實上恰恰相反。如:
    He doesn’t mind. As a matter of fact, he’s verypleased. 他不在意,相反他還很高興。
    A:He’s too old for the job. 他年紀太大了,不適合做這項工作。
    B:Well, he’s younger than you, as a matter of fact. 但事實上,他比你要年輕。
    A:You must have spoken to him today. 你今天肯定和他談過了吧。
    B:As a matter of fact, I haven’t. 恰恰還沒有。
    A:You’re always late for work. 你上班總是遲到。
    B:No, I’m not. As a matter of fact, I’m nearly alwaysearly. 不是的,事實上恰恰相反,我?guī)缀蹩偸窃绲健?BR>    注:以上用法中的 as a matter of fact 也可以換成 infact 而意義不變