"fait" in Chinese (Simplified)
事实
Definition
“Fait”是指真实或已经发生的事情;即事实或事件,常用于正式或法律场合。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Fait”来源于法语,在日常英语中很少用。多见于“fait accompli”等短语或者正式、法律、学术语境,强调某事已经确定或完成。
Examples
He accepted the fait without any argument.
他没有争辩地接受了这个**事实**。
This report presents the fait as it is.
这份报告如实呈现了这一**事实**。
A fait is something you cannot deny.
**事实**是你无法否认的东西。
The decision was a fait accompli before anyone could react.
在任何人反应之前,这个决定就已成**事实**。
They treat the rumor as if it were a proven fait.
他们把这个传言当作已经证实的**事实**。
Once the papers were signed, it was simply a fait that couldn't be changed.
文件签署后,这就成了无法改变的**事实**。