matter-of-fact
UKUS
Definitions
adj.
Practical and unemotional; dealing only with facts.
实事求是的；不带感情的。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmatterroot
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ofconnector
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factroot
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A compound of the phrase 'matter of fact' (= the plain facts). As an adjective it describes someone who sticks to facts and shows no emotion. Transparent compound; the fac sense lives in fact.
Common Collocations
- 1.matter-of-fact tone就事论事的语气
- 2.matter-of-fact manner务实的态度
- 3.in a matter-of-fact way实事求是地
Example Sentences
- 1.
She described the accident in a matter-of-fact tone.
- 2.
He's very matter-of-fact about his illness.