1、“确实”比“实在”更书面,正规。using in written english
“实在”一般用于口语中。using in oral english
2、都可以用来肯定,赞同别人说的话。“确实”较为客观,有事实依据的肯定(have impersonal proof),“实在”更多主观同意,感情比确实更强烈(more subjective)。如:
我的答案确实是对的。My answer is certainly right.
我实在找不到错误。I really can't find the error.
我实在找不到书,你确实放在桌子了?
I really can't find the book,are you sure you put it on the desk?
3、“实在”用来夸诚实,真诚
例:他人很实在 he's a kind person
这家饭店的菜很实在。“实在”表示菜(肉)给的很多,量大。
The dishes in this restaurant are huge ,cheap and delicious.