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1. ADV You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true. 实际上 (指某种情形真实存在)[强调]

One afternoon, I got bored and actually fell asleep for a few minutes. 一天下午，我感到很无聊，实际上有几分钟还睡着了。

2. ADV You use actually when you are correcting or contradicting someone. 事实上 (用于纠正或反驳他人)[ADV with cl] [强调]

No, I'm not a student. I'm a doctor, actually. 不，我不是一名学生。事实上，我是一名医生。

3. ADV You can use actually when you are politely expressing an opinion that other people might not have expected from you. (用于礼貌地表达观点) 说实话[ADV with cl] [礼貌]

"Do you think it's a good idea to socialize with one's patients?"—"Actually, I do, I think it's a great idea."

“你觉得和病人交往是个好主意吗？”——“说实话，我觉得是，我觉得这是一个非常好的主意。”

4. ADV You use actually to introduce a new topic into a conversation. (用于开始新话题) 其实[ADV with cl]

Well actually, John, I called you for some advice. 嗯，约翰，其实我打电话给你是寻求一些建议。