ac‧tu‧al‧ly S1 W1 / æktʃuəli, -tʃəli / 副词

1 [句子副词] spoken used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation :

I’ve known Barbara for years. Since we were babies, actually.

Actually, on second thoughts, I don’t think I want to go out tonight.

2 used to emphasize the real or exact truth of a situation, rather than what people may think :

What time are you actually leaving?

Labor costs have actually fallen.

‘Disappointed?’ ‘No, actually I’m rather glad.’