实际上
in fact
Dr Frampton is in charge, but for all practical purposes, her assistant runs the office. 理论上是弗兰普顿博士负责,但实际上是她的助手在管理办公室。
Two of the four positions for deputy health secretary are, for all practical purposes, vacant.
The new law eliminates any restrictions on political espionage, for all practical purposes.
The contracts aren't signed yet, but for all practical purposes, the deal is done.
It was, for all practical purposes, a wedding proposal.
See also: practical adjective (EXPERIENCE)