| 单词 | action |
| 释义 | action noun¹ 1process of doing sth做事的过程adjective | verb + action | preposition | phrases adjective➤decisive, effective, firm, strong, vigorous坚决的／有效的／果断的／强硬的／有力的行动◆he urged the government to take decisive action against music piracy.他敦促政府采取果断措施打击音乐盗版。➤aggressive, violent侵略／暴力行动▸➤immediate, prompt, swift, urgent即时的行动；飞速行动；快速行动；紧急行动➤appropriate恰当的行动◆unless appropriate action is taken, our sales will decline.如果不采取恰当的行动，我们的销售额就会下降。➤drastic, emergency断然的行动；应急行动◆the situation calls for drastic action.这种情况需要采取断然行动。➤collective, concerted, joint, united (especially bre) 集体行动；一致的行动；联合行动；统一行动▸➤direct, positive, unilateral直接的／积极的／单方面的行动▸➤corrective, evasive, remedial纠偏／回避／补救行动➤pre-emptive, preventative, preventive先发制人的行动；预防性的行动▸➤disciplinary, legal, military, strike惩戒性／合法／军事／罢工行动◆disciplinary action will be taken against students who cheat.对作弊的学生将予以惩戒。 (see also industrial action) ➤congressional, government, governmental, legislative, political, state (especially name) 国会的行动；政府行动；立法行动；政治行动；州采取的行动➤affirmative (especially name) （支持或鼓励聘用女性、少数族裔等受歧视者的）扶持行动◆affirmative action was most successful in creating opportunities for college-educated women.在为受过高等教育的女性创造就业机会方面，扶持行动非常成功。verb + action➤take采取行动◆we'll take whatever action is necessary.我们将采取任何必要措施。➤call for号召行动；呼吁行动▸➤agree on同意采取行动◆the leaders have agreed on joint action to combat terrorism.各位领导人已同意采取联合行动打击恐怖主义。➤leap into, spring into, swing into迅速采取行动◆the emergency services swung into action as soon as the disaster was reported.灾难一经报道，应急服务机构迅速采取了行动。➤carry out, perform采取行动；做事◆only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能从事这些活动。➤galvanize sb into, prod sb into, spur sb into激励／敦促／鞭策某人采取行动◆we have to galvanize people into action.我们得激励人们行动起来。➤bring sth into, put sth into把⋯付诸实施◆we need to put these ideas into action.我们需要将这些想法付诸实施。➤keep sb/sth out of, put sb/sth out of使⋯停止工作；使⋯不再起作用◆a fire has put the factory out of action.一场火灾使工厂陷入瘫痪。preposition➤in action在运转◆i have not yet seen the machines in action.我还没有见过这些机器运转。➤out of action不能工作◆he is out of action following an ankle injury.他脚踝受伤后就没法工作了。➤action against针对⋯的行动◆action against drug dealers针对毒贩的行动➤action on对⋯采取行动◆the government is taking strong action on refugees.政府正在对难民采取强硬措施。phrases➤actions speak louder than words (saying) 行动胜于语言▸➤a course of action行动方式◆is this the best course of action to follow?这是可以采取的最好行动方式吗？action noun² 2legal case诉讼adjective | verb + action | preposition adjective➤court法庭诉讼▸➤civil, criminal, libel, tort民事／刑事／诽谤／侵权诉讼▸➤class (name) 集体诉讼verb + action➤bring, file, initiate, take提起诉讼；发起诉讼◆i considered taking legal action.我曾考虑提起法律诉讼。◆they took out a libel action against the newspaper's owners.他们对这家报纸的所有人发起了诽谤诉讼。◆her husband brought a civil action against her after their divorce.离婚后她丈夫对她提起民事诉讼。preposition➤action against对⋯提出的诉讼action noun³ 3fighting战斗；作战adjective | verb + action | phrases adjective➤combat, enemy战斗动作；敌方行动◆he was killed during enemy action.他在对敌作战中阵亡了。➤terrorist恐怖主义行动➤covert秘密战斗◆paramilitary covert action teams working overseas在海外从事秘密战斗的准军事化组织verb + action➤see经历战斗◆i never saw action during the war.战争期间我从未参加过战斗。phrases➤killed in action, missing in action, wounded in action在战斗中阵亡／失踪／受伤◆he was reported missing in action.有报道说他在战斗中失踪了。action /ækʃn/ noun1. [uncountable, countable] something that you do to deal with a problem or a difficult situation 行动；措施◆we need to take urgent action to control costs. 我们需要采取紧急措施控制成本。◆to decide on the best course of action 决定最佳行动方案◆a 15-point action plan 一项包含 15 点的行动计划◆his task was to propose a plan of action. 他的工作是提出行动方案。◆the board will take tough action against certain employees. 董事会将针对某些雇员采取严厉措施。 (law 法律) [countable, uncountable] a legal process to stop a person or company from doing sth, to make sb pay for a mistake or to settle a disagreement 诉讼；起诉◆where the sale involves fraud, the buyer can bring an action for damages against the seller. 如果交易涉及欺诈，买方可以起诉卖方要求损害赔偿。3. [uncountable] the important things that happen over a particular period of time, for example, changes in the price of shares 行情；商情◆the big action this week will be in the us, with several companies announcing their financial results. 随着许多公司公布业绩，本周美国的行情会有大的变化。 ●convert/put/turn sth into actionto start doing sth in order to make an idea or plan happen or work 把…付诸实行◆you need to put your plan into action. 你必须将计划付诸实行。●a piece/slice of the action (informal) a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity; a share in the profits 插手，参与（有趣或刺激的活动）；分红◆when the company joined wall street, investors rushed to get a piece of the action. 这公司加入华尔街时，投资者蜂拥而至来分一杯羹。 affirmative action ◇ class action ◇ direct action ◇ disciplinary action ◇ group action ◇ industrial action ◇ job action ◇ legal action ◇ personal action ◇ point of action ◇ positive action ◇ primary action ◇ secondary action action /ækʃn/ verb [transitive] to take appropriate steps to make sure that sth is done or dealt with 做（某事）◆your request will be actioned. 你的要求将会照办。☞ action☞ action action noun ➡ see also the entry for process另见 process 条action ♦︎ measure ♦︎ step ♦︎ act ♦︎ move ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ deed ♦︎ stunt ♦︎ doingthese are all words for a thing that sb does.这些词均表示行为、行动。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆an action / a measure / a step / an act / a move / a gesture / a deed / a stunt by sb◆a step / move / gesture towards sth◆a heroic / brave / daring action / step / act / move / gesture / deed◆a kind / charitable / generous action / act / gesture / deed◆a / an evil / terrible act / deed◆to take actions / measures / steps◆to do an action / an act / a deed / a stunt◆to perform an action / an act / a deed / a stunt◆to make a step / move / gesture■ action [countable, uncountable] a thing that sb does; the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation所做之事；行动；行为过程◆her quick action saved the child's life.她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。◆each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。◆only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能够做这些事。◆we shall take whatever actions are necessary.我们将采取任何必要的措施。◆firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.消防员立即采取行动阻止火势蔓延。◆what is the best course of action in the circumstances?在这种情况下，最佳的应对方法是什么？◆she began to explain her plan of action to the group.她开始向小组成员讲解她的行动计划。■ measure [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim（官方的）措施，方法◆special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.正采取特别措施保护当地供水。◆tougher measures against racism are needed.需要对种族主义采用更强硬的措施。◆this is just a temporary measure, while the emergency exists.这仅仅是在紧急情况下采取的临时措施。◆the government introduced emergency measures to stave off an economic crisis.政府推行了紧急措施来暂时纾缓经济危机。■ step [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth步骤；措施◆this was a first step towards a united europe.这是向统一欧洲的目标迈进的第一步。◆we are taking steps to prevent pollution.我们正采取措施防止污染。◆this won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction.这虽不能解决问题，却是朝正确方向迈出的一步。◆the new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease.研制出这种新药是治疗这一疾病的重大进展。■ act [countable] a thing that sb does行为；行动◆an act of kindness / generosity / love / aggression / desperation善行；慷慨之举；爱的表示；挑衅；铤而走险◆you have committed a serious criminal act.你已经犯下严重罪行。◆the very act of writing out your plan clarifies what you need to do.将计划写下来，这样做能厘清你要做的事。◆he was caught in the act of stealing (= caught stealing).他偷窃时当场被抓。note 辨析 action or act?these two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. an act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc. 这两个词意义相同，但用于不同的句型。act 通常后接 of，并常与形容词连用。action 通常不与 of 连用，但常与 his、her 等词连用◆a heroic act of bravery英雄壮举◆a heroic action of bravery ◆his heroic actions / acts during the war他在战争中的英雄壮举 action often combines with take but act does not. * action 常与 take 搭配，act 则不能◆we shall take whatever acts are necessary. ■ move [countable] (especially journalism尤用于新闻) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth（为达目的而采取或需要采取的）行动◆this latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition.政府最近采取的这一行动引起了强烈的反对。◆the management has made no move to settle the strike.资方还没有采取任何措施来解决罢工问题。◆if he wants to see me, he should make the first move.他要是想见我就得采取主动。◆getting a job in marketing was a good career move.找份市场营销的工作是个不错的职业选择。■ gesture /dʒestʃə(r)/ [countable] a thing that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention（表明感情或意图的）姿态，表示◆it was a nice gesture (= it was kind) to invite his wife too.把他妻子也请来是友好的表示。◆words and empty gestures are not enough－we demand action!讲空话或摆姿态是不够的 － 我们需要的是行动！◆we do not accept responsibility but we will refund the money as a gesture of goodwill / a goodwill gesture.我们不承担责任，但愿意退款，以表善意。■ deed [countable] (formal or literary) a thing that sb does that is usually very good or very bad（善或恶的）行为，行动◆it's a stirring tale of heroic deeds.这是一则激动人心的英雄事迹。◆these were evil deeds perpetrated by wicked people.这些伤天害理的事都是坏人干的。◆ (rather informal, especially spoken) i took sarah's children to school so i've done my good deed for the day.我送了萨拉的孩子去上学，所以今天已经做了善事。■ stunt [countable] a dangerous and difficult action that sb does to entertain people, especially as part of a film（尤指电影中的）特技表演◆he did all his own stunts in the movie.影片中所有的特技都是他自己完成的。◆a stunt pilot / rider / team特技飞行员／骑手／表演队◆a stuntman / stuntwoman男特技演员；女特技演员ⓘ stunt is also used, sometimes in a disapproving way, for sth that is done in order to attract people's attention. * stunt 有时含贬义，指意在引起注意的花招或噱头◆they jumped off london bridge as a publicity stunt.他们跳伦敦桥作为宣传噱头。■ doing [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a thing done or caused by sb所做的事；所作所为◆i've been hearing a lot about your doings recently.我最近听到很多你做的事。 action [countable, uncountable] a thing that sb does; the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation所做之事；行动；行为过程◆her quick action saved the child's life.她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。◆each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。◆only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能够做这些事。◆we shall take whatever actions are necessary.我们将采取任何必要的措施。◆firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.消防员立即采取行动阻止火势蔓延。◆what is the best course of action in the circumstances?在这种情况下，最佳的应对方法是什么？◆she began to explain her plan of action to the group.她开始向小组成员讲解她的行动计划。 action [uncountable] (rather informal) exciting events激动人心的事◆i like films with plenty of action.我喜欢惊险刺激的电影。◆new york is where the action is.纽约是个热闹活跃的地方。 action [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a legal process to settle a dispute or deal with a complaint诉讼；起诉◆a libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.刊发该文章的杂志将受到诽谤诉讼。◆he is considering taking legal action against the hospital.他正考虑起诉这家医院。 action [uncountable] (always followed by of 总是后接 of) the effect that one substance or chemical has on another（一种物质或化学品对另一种所起的）作用◆vitamin d can be made in the body by the action of sunlight on the skin.维生素 d 可以通过阳光对皮肤的作用在人体内产生。 ➡ see also act → affect verb action [uncountable] (especially journalism尤用于新闻) fighting in a battle or war战斗；作战◆he was killed during enemy action.他在一次敌军行动中阵亡。◆he was reported missing in action.据报告他在战斗中失踪。◆i never saw action during the war.战争时期，我从未参加过战斗。action/ˈækʃn ||; ˈækʃən/noun1. [u] doing things, often for a particular purpose 行动；动作: ◇now is the time for action. 现在是该采取行动的时候了。◇if we don't take action quickly it'll be too late! 我们要赶快采取行动，要不就晚了！ [opp] inaction 反义词为 inaction 2. [c] something that you do 所做的事: ◇the doctor's quick action saved the child's life. 医生的果断行动救了孩子一命。◇they should be judged by their actions, not by what they say. 应该根据他们的行为而不是他们所说的话来判断他们。 ☞look at the note at act ². 参看act^2的注释。 3. [sing] the most important events in a story or play 情节；剧情: ◇the action takes place in london during the second world war. 故事发生在第二次世界大战时的伦敦。 4. [u] exciting things that happen 令人兴奋的事: ◇there's not much action in this boring town. 这个乏味的镇上没有多少令人兴奋的事。◇i like films with lots of action. 我喜欢有许多刺激场面的影片。◇an action-packedfilm 情节曲折的电影 5. [u] fighting in a war 战斗: ◇their son was killed in action. 他们的儿子阵亡了。 6. [sing] the effect that one substance has on another （一物对另一物的）作用: ◇they're studying the action of alcohol onthe brain. 他们在研究酒精对脑部的影响。 7. [c,u] the process of settling an argument in a court of law 诉讼: ◇he is going to take legal action against the hospital. 他要对医院提出诉讼。 in action in operation; while working or doing sth 行动中；正在工作或做某事: ◇we shall have a chance to see their new team in action next week. 我们下星期有机会见到他们的新阵容如何运作。 into action into operation 实行；开始运作: ◇we'll put the plan into action immediately. 我们立即将计划付诸实行。 out of action not able to do the usual things; not working 失去作用；不能如常操作: ◇the coffee machine's out of action again. 咖啡机又坏了。 actionsee ⇨ do/not do 7,10 • • •• ⇨ be out of action• ⇨ course of action/course• ⇨ in action• ⇨ put sth out of action• ⇨ take action• ⇨ take no action ac·tion /`ækʃən; ˈækʃən/n 1. [u] when you do something in order to deal with a situation or for a particular purpose 行动; 动作:◇we've talked enough. now is the time for action. 我们已经谈论得够多了，现在是时候行动了。◇take action (=do something to deal with a problem) 采取行动: the government must take action before it's too late. 政府必须趁还来得及赶快采取行动。◇course of action (=something you could do to deal with a situation) 应对措施: the best course of action would be to tell her the whole story. 最好的做法就是告诉她事情的全部。◇put sth into action (=do things to make something happen) 实行某事物: when will you start putting your plan into action? 你什么时候开始实行你的计划？ 2. [c] something that you do 行为，举动:◇you shouldn't be blamed for other people's actions. 你不应该因别人的行为而受责备。◇tanya's prompt action saved his life. 丹耶迅速的行动救了他的命。 3. be out of action if someone or something is out of action, they cannot move or work because they are injured or broken ［某人］不能动弹; ［某物］发生故障:◇my car's out of action again. 我的车又坏了。◇put sb/sth out of action the accident has put jim out of action for two weeks. 事故使吉姆两个星期不能动弹。 4. [u] the effect that a natural or chemical process has on something ［自然或化学过程的］作用:◇cliffs worn away by the action of the waves 因海浪作用而磨损的峭壁 5. the action informal exciting and important things that are happening 【非正式】 主要活动，刺激的活动:◇new york's where the action is. 纽约是最热闹的地方。 6. in action doing a particular job, activity, or sport 在活动中:◇a chance to see top ski jumpers in action 观看跳台滑雪高手表演的机会 7. [c,u] fighting during a war 战斗，军事行动:◇in action ann's husband was killed in action. 安的丈夫在战事中阵亡。 ☞ action |
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