virtual
/ˈvɜ:tʃuəl; `vətʃʊəl/ adj[attrib 作定语]
being or acting as what is described, but not accepted as such in name or officially 事实上的, 实际上的, 实质上的（但未在名义上或正式获承认）
Our deputy manager is the virtual head of the business. 我们的副经理是公司的实际负责人.
A virtual state of war exists between the two countries. 这两国间实际上处於战争状态.