action noun ⇨action (take responsibility for your actions)⇨activity (films with plenty of action)⇨case (a libel action)⇨effect (the action of sunlight on the skin)⇨war (killed in action)⇨take action⇨actverb⇨in action⇨activeadj.⇨put sb/sth out of action⇨disableverbaction
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➡ 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.需要对种族主义采取更强硬的措施。◆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 ˈdʒestʃə(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] (formalorliterary) 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。◆ (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) 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.关于你的所作所为我最近听到很多。