de facto 
事实 ☊ → 实际 ☊ → ☊ → 
fact 
ปัจจัย ☊ bpatL jaiM 
fait ☊ 
việc sự việc sự kiện 
事实 
Tatsache like: fact → →
despite the fact that ☊ 
bất kể sự kiện là ☊ aside from the fact (that) ☊ ngoài sự việc ☊ for that reason, therefore, because of the fact that, as ☊ nhân vì ☊ owing to the fact that ☊ số là ☊ reality and myth, truth and falsehood, fact and fiction ☊ thực hư ☊ in truth, as a matter of fact sincere feeling ☊ tình thật ☊ despite the fact that, even though; it’s clear, obvious that ☊ đành rằng ☊ 748
Bernard used to work in a factory. ☊ Bernard đã từng làm việc trong một nhà máy. ☊ 1003
Brigitte works in a factory, but she's had a lot of di erent jobs. ☊ Brigitte đang làm việc ở một nhà máy, nhưng cô ấy đã từng làm nhiều nghề khác. ☊ 1089
A factory is a place where things are made. ☊ Nhà máy là nơi đồ vật được tạo ra. ☊ 1850
Shakira works in a factory. — She does? What kind of factory? ☊ Shakira làm việc trong nhà máy. Vậy à? Nhà máy gì vậy? ☊ 2329
Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊ 2545
Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. ☊ Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu. ☊ 2654
I didn't get the job despite the fact that I was extremely quali ed. ☊ Tôi không được nhận việc mặc dù thực tế là tôi được đánh giá chất lượng. ☊ 2775
In fact, there are many advantages TO living alone. ☊ Thực tế, có nhiều ưu điểm khi sống một mình. ☊ 2796
In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. ☊ Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó. ☊ 2977
Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊ accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
a generally acknowledged fact ☊ acknowledge ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. ☊ along with sb/sth ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
a car driver/manufacturer/dealer ☊ car ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
a chocolate factory ☊ chocolate ☊
a clothing manufacturer ☊ clothing ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
combine to do sth: Several factors had combined to ruin our plans. ☊ combine ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
Let us consider the facts. ☊ consider ☊
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' ☊ continue ☊
Human error may have been a contributing factor. ☊ contribute ☊
cost sth: The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs. ☊ cost ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
a critical factor in the election campaign ☊ critical ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
economic, social and cultural factors ☊ cultural ☊
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. ☊ cut sth off ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
Many factories emptied their waste into the river. ☊ empty ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
He wasn't exactly pleased to see us—in fact he refused to open the door. ☊ not exactly ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
Face facts—she isn't coming back. ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the facts of the case. ☊ fact ☊
First, some basic facts about healthy eating! ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
economic factors ☊ factor ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
the key/crucial/deciding factor ☊ factor ☊
The result will depend on a number of different factors ☊ factor ☊
a car factory ☊ factory ☊
factory workers ☊ factory ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
A crowd gathered at the factory gates. ☊ gate ☊
a generous benefactor ☊ generous ☊
The heat in the factory was unbearable. ☊ heat ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
A number of social factors influence life expectancy. ☊ influence ☊
the introduction of new manufacturing methods ☊ introduction ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
the key issue/factor/point ☊ key ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
The closure of the factory will lead to a number of job losses. ☊ loss ☊
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team ☊ manage ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
manufactured goods ☊ manufacture ☊
a car/computer manufacturer ☊ manufacturer ☊
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. ☊ manufacturing ☊
It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
Manufacturing output has increased by 8%. ☊ output ☊
a dog/factory owner ☊ owner ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
The facts were plain to see. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
manufacturing processes ☊ process ☊
a factory that produces microchips ☊ produce ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! ☊ rather ☊
relate sth to sb: He related the facts of the case to journalists. ☊ relate ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
a look/smile of satisfaction ☊ satisfaction ☊
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
the manufacturing sector ☊ sector ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. ☊ send ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
smoking factory chimneys ☊ smoke ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
Closing the factory would be a retrograde step. ☊ step ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. ☊ sure ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
Taken together, these factors are highly significant. ☊ together ☊
The factory typically produces 500 chairs a week. ☊ typically ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
farm/factory/office workers ☊ worker ☊
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. ☊ worst ☊
fait ☊ dans les faits, il a raison ☊
donnée ☊ tout en travaillant, il nota les données sur son carnet ☊
fabriquer ☊ mon métier consiste à fabriquer des livres ☊
facteur ☊ le facteur apportait enfin de gros paquets ☊
usine ☊ je rouvre une usine aux États-Unis ☊
satisfaction ☊ il rougit de satisfaction modeste ☊
fabrication ☊ après ces deux échecs, la fabrication fut abandonnée ☊
satisfaisant ☊ je ne trouvais pas d’emploi satisfaisant en région ☊
acceptable ☊ une personne doit avoir un revenu acceptable ☊
fabricant ☊ rien ne semble effrayer le fabricant français ☊
constructeur ☊ VW est devenu le premier constructeur européen ☊
mécontentement ☊ les exemples de mécontentement sont nombreux et variés ☊