- [uncountable]
the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people 行为；举止；态度 good/bad behaviour 良好／恶劣行为 social/sexual/criminal behaviour 社会／性／犯罪行为 a plan to tackle antisocial behaviour 解决反社会行为的计划 - behaviour towards somebody
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. 他对待她的态度越来越蛮横。 She began to exhibit violent behaviour. 她开始表现出暴力行为。 I noticed a change in his behaviour. 我注意到他行为的变化。 It is hard to change old patterns of behaviour. 很难改变旧的行为模式。
Extra ExamplesHe had his jail term cut for good behaviour. 由于表现良好，他获得减刑。 I know you were upset, but that doesn't excuse your behaviour. 我知道你很难过，但这并不能开脱你的所作所为。 Parents can influence the behaviour of their children. 父母会影响孩子的行为。 Teachers can't always respond effectively to problem behaviour. 老师不一定总能对有问题的行为作出有效的反应。 a report of suspicious behaviour 对可疑行为的举报 his behaviour towards his parents 他对待父母的态度
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- exemplary
- good
- acceptable
- …
- affect
- control
- influence
- …
- pattern
- modification
- issues
- …
- behaviour towards/toward
- behaviour and attitudes
- be on your best behaviour
- a code of behaviour
- …
- [uncountable, countable]
the way a person, an animal, a plant, a chemical, etc. behaves or functions in a particular situation （人、动植物、化学品等的）表现方式，活动方式 studying human and animal behaviour 研究人类和动物的行为模式 the behaviour of dolphins/chromosomes 海豚／染色体的习性 Quantum theory describes the behaviour of subatomic particles. 量子理论描述了亚原子粒子的行为。 Animals in zoos often display disturbed behaviour. 动物园里的动物经常表现得躁动不安。 Several factors influence dietary behaviour. 几个因素影响饮食行为。 Changing consumer behaviour will take some time. 改变消费者行为需要一些时间。 Activity near the birds' nest is bound to affect their behaviour. 鸟巢附近的活动必然会影响它们的行为。 - (specialist)
to study learned behaviours 研究习得行为 the effects of social media on attitudes and behaviours 社交媒体对态度和行为的影响 aggressive/negative/unacceptable/violent behaviours 好斗/消极/不可接受/暴力的行为 They encourage patients to adopt healthy behaviours. 他们鼓励病人采取健康的行为。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- exemplary
- good
- acceptable
- …
- affect
- control
- influence
- …
- pattern
- modification
- issues
- …
- behaviour towards/toward
- behaviour and attitudes
- be on your best behaviour
- a code of behaviour
- …
Word Originlate Middle English: from behave, on the pattern of demeanour, and influenced by obsolete haviour from have.
Idioms
be on your best behaviour
to behave in the most polite way you can 尽量表现得体