How To Use ACTUALLY | Pronunciation & Use in English

如何使用 ACTUALLY - 英文发音和用法

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to English, to become more comfortable,

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Well hey there I'm Emma from mmmEnglish!

嗨 你们好 我是mmmEnglish的Emma

I hope you've been having an awesome day so far!

希望你们有很棒的早上

Today's English lesson is going to be short and sweet.

今天的英语课程会比较短

I'll go over four different ways that you can use a

这堂课会概括 如何使用一个很普遍，很有用的单词

very common, very useful word.

在四种不一样的场合/说法

Actually.

其实/事实上

We'll also practise the pronunciation to help you sound

同时， 我们也会教你们练习

more natural and relaxed when you use this word.

如何自然的 放松的 发出 ACTUALLY 这个单词

'Actually' is one of those English words that has several

Actually 是一个

different meanings

同音多义字

and it can be used in a few different ways

它 - actually - 可以被用在不同的语境

but it can also be placed in different positions

它 - actually - 可分布在各个句子的部分

within an English sentence as well so that can

（换言之， 它可在句子的前面，中间，或句尾）

make it seem a little confusing

所以 它 - actually - 有时会让人有一点混乱/困惑

and with many of my students, if

我的学生们， 如果，

you know, they're a little confused about a word

你知道的， 如果 他们对那个单词有一点困惑

or a little unsure about how to use it correctly,

或不确定 如何正确使用，

they tend to avoid it but we don't want to do that.

他们会倾向于避免使用它， 但我们不想要这么做

There is no need this avoid this word.

我们是没有必要去避开这个单词 - Actually

It's an incredibly useful word. Check it out.

它 - actually - 是一个极其有用的英文单字。

We can use 'actually' to emphasise a fact,

我们可以用 ACTUALLY 来强调事实，

to express surprise, to correct someone politely

表达 惊喜， 有礼貌的纠正他人

or to change topics in a conversation.

或 转换话题

It is a very, very handy word to know.

它是一个值得我们学习的日常会用到的单词

Now let's start with the pronunciation 'actually'.

现在 我们从 ACTUALLY 的发音开始

Technically there are four syllables in this word.

基本上 它是由四个音节组成的

But when spoken by a native English speaker

但是 当英语为母语的人说这个单词时

and they say it naturally, the word reduces down

在他们自然发音下， 他们把音节

to three syllables.

变成三个

So the stress is on the first syllable,

这个单词的重音会落在

it's the strongest sound.

第一个音节

And in the second syllable, the vowel sound reduces

在第二个音节 元音 会减少成

down to the schwa, you can hear it with the

schwa 的发音， 你可以听到

consonant sound.

它的 辅助音

And then the last syllable is a short sound.

最后一个音节是 短音

The schwa sound is the secret here to natural

schwa 的发音是主要说得自然的秘诀

pronunciation. It's not

它不是

but

而是

It's a really relaxed sound.

它是一个很放松的声音

Actually, check out my lesson about the schwa sound

其实， 点击这里浏览我的schwa sound课程

right here for some extra practice.

以便多多练习

You'll get lots more pronunciation practice

你会得到更多发音练习

if you practise with me out loud during this lesson.

如果你跟着我大声唸出来

There's going to be lots of examples so get ready

接下来会有很多例子 所以 准备

to speak out loud.

大声唸出来

So there are four different ways that you can use

这里有四个不同的方式， 你可以

the word 'actually' in English sentences

在句子中 使用 actually

and number one is to emphasise a fact

第一个 强调一个事实

or something that happened.

或 一些发生过的事

It actually takes longer to fly from Melbourne

- 其实 - 墨尔本飞去珀斯 比 珀斯飞去墨尔本

to Perth than it takes to fly from Perth to Melbourne.

所需的时间还要长

So I'm using 'actually' here to emphasise a fact.

在这个句子我用 Actually 来强调一个事实

It's true.

它是真的/它是个事实

The wind direction has quite a significant influence

风向是影响飞行时间的主要因素

on the flight time so it's much faster

所以 从珀斯飞到墨尔本是相对的比较快

to fly from Perth to Melbourne.

I've heard so many different versions of this story,

这个故事我听过很多版本

I wish I knew what he actually said.

我希望我知道他 - 到底 - 在说什么

You know I want the truth, I want to know what he really

你知道 我想要知道真相，我真的很想知道

said at the time. I've only heard from others.

当时他是在说什么 我只有从别人的口中听到

Do you know Paul?

你认识 Paul 吗？

We've spoken over the phone

我们通过电话

but we've never actually met.

但我们没有 - 真正 - 的见过面

Have you got an example that you can

你有没有例子可以

share in the comments below?

在留言处分享？

I want you to write a sentence, if you can,

我要你写一个句子， 如果你可以，

where you're using 'actually' to emphasise a fact.

用 - actually - 来强调一个事实

Number two, you can use 'actually' to show surprise

第二， 你可以用 - actually - 呈现 惊喜

at something unexpected.

于一件没有预想到的事

It looks like my brother actually arrived on time.

看来我的哥哥/弟弟 - 真的 - 准时抵达

I'm a little surprised, he's usually late.

我有点吓到， 它通常都会迟到

I was so tired I actually fell asleep

- 其实 - 我不小心在计程车后座睡着

in the back of the taxi.

因为我太累

Did you hear that they actually sold their house?

你有听说 他们 - 真的 - 在卖他们的屋子吗？

It's been on the market for ages.

那间屋子已经在市场上很久了

Now 'actually' can also be used

现在 - actually - 也可以用来

to correct someone politely.

礼貌性的纠正他人

I don't work for the government.

我没有跟政府打工

I'm self-employed, actually.

我 - 其实 - 是自雇人士

We're late. The meeting starts at twelve.

我们迟了 那个会议12点开始

Actually, think it starts after lunch.

- 其实 - 我觉得它是午休后开始

How long has she been living in Sydney?

她在悉尼居住多久了？

Actually, she lives in Singapore now.

- 其实 - 她现在住在 新加坡

Now you can actually use 'actually' to correct yourself

你其实可以用 - 其实 - 来纠正自己说过的话

which is cool when you make a mistake or you're unsure

当你口误或不确定时

I'm meeting with them on Thursday.

我会和他们在星期四见面

Actually, it might be Friday.

其实~ 见面时间好像是在星期五

Can you think of your own example

你可以想到你自己礼貌性纠正的例子吗？

to correct someone politely? If you can,

如果你可以

add it to the comments below so I can check it out soon

可以加到留言处 那我就可以看看

And finally,

最后

we can use 'actually' to introduce a new topic

我们可以用 - actually - 来开启一个新的话题

or to add some extra information.

或做补充

Actually, I need to ask you

- 其实 - 我需要在你离开前

about something before you leave.

问你一些事情

I've been meaning to talk about that with you, actually.

- 其实 - 我之前就有意要和你谈那一件事 （因为英文句子的文法和中文有所不同， 所以英文造句 actually 会在句子的尾端）

So notice how in both of these examples,

留意这两个例句，

when we use 'actually' at the end or at the start

当我们用 - actually - 在句子的开始或尾端

of a sentence, we use a comma

我们会使用逗号

and this is really important for your writing but also

这是在写作上很重要/应注意的一点 与此同时

when you're speaking. It also signals a little pause.

当你在口语时， 它也是一个停顿的信号

So that was the four ways that you can use 'actually'

以上就是四个你可以用 - actually - 的方法

but I've got a couple of extra tips that I want to share

我有两个要分享给你们额外贴士

with you to actually make sure that you're using

以确保你们 - 真的 - 可以

'actually' correctly

正确的使用 - actually -

because some of my students get a little confused

因为我的学生们会搞混

between 'actually' and 'currently'.

actually/其实 和 currently/目前

Now in English, these are not synonyms.

在英文上， 它们不是同义词

'They actually moved to Tokyo.' is not the same as

‘其实 他们已经搬去东京了。’ 和

'They currently moved to Tokyo.'

'他们 - 目前 - 搬去东京‘ 是 不相同的

In fact, that sentence is completely incorrect.

事实上， 那个句子是完全错误的

'Actually' and 'currently' are different.

‘其实’ 和 ‘目前’ 是不一样的意思

And the last thing that I want to share is 'actually'

最后我想分享的是

and 'actual', they have very similar meanings.

actually 和 actual， 它们有着很相近的意思

'Actually' is an adverb, 'actual' is an adjective.

‘actually’ 是副词， 而 ‘actual’ 是 形容词

Their meanings are similar.

它们的意思很相近

'Actual' means real or factual

‘Actual’ 意指 真实的 或 事实的

and it can also be used for emphasis

它也可以用来强调

but they are used in different positions

但 它们在一个句子里用在不一样的地方

within a sentence.

So usually the adjective 'actual' is found

通常 actual 这个形容词会出现在

before the noun.

名词前面

This is the actual spot where we met.

这个是他们 - 真正 - 会面地点

This is the actual spot where I teach you.

这个是 我 - 真正 - 教你的地方

Now the adverb 'actually'

副词 - actually -

is usually used at the beginning or the end of a sentence

是普遍用在句子的开始或结尾

or before the verb.

或 动词的前面

Actually, this is where I film my videos.

其实， 这是我录影的地方

I actually film them right here.

我其实在这里录他们

This is where I film my videos actually.

这是我录影的地方

So I hope you actually learned something this lesson

希望你 - 真的 - 在这期的视频学到一些东西

and that you actually start using this word a little more

你也可以 - 真的 - 开始多用这个单词

frequently in your English sentences.

在你的英语造句上

Make it a challenge for this week. How many times

在这个星期挑战你自己

can you use the word 'actually'?

你可以用几次 - actually - 这个单词

Keep it top of mind.

铭记在脑

Give this lesson a like and if you're thinking

给这个视频按赞 还有如果 你觉得

'Actually, I've got a friend who should really

- 其实 -， 我有一个朋友应该要

watch this video.'

看看这个视频

well, make sure you share it with them.

那 你确保你也分享给他们

Here are a couple more lessons to keep you busy.

这里有两个视频可以让你充实你的时间

I think that you'll actually like this one right here.

我觉得你会 - 真的- 喜欢这个视频

I'll see you in there!

我会在那个视频与你相见！