in fact等于短语in reality,in practice,as a matter of fact
例句
1.
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!
我没有考不及格，事实上，我考得不错！
2.
In fact, things could get worse in the short run.
事实上，事情在短期内可能会变得更加糟糕。
3.
The theory seems to have no basis in fact.
这一理论似乎没有事实根据。
in fact等于短语in reality,in,practice,as a matter of fact ，as a matter of fact中文意思是事实上
The local people saw the suffering to which these deportees were subjected. And, as a matter of fact, the local people helped the victims.当地人目睹了这些被放逐的人遭受的苦难。而且，确切地讲，当地人帮助了这些受害者。
in fact应该是介词短语。
