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另見process條action ♦︎ measure ♦︎ step ♦︎ act ♦︎ move ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ deed ♦︎ stunt ♦︎ doingThese are all words for a thing that sb does.這些詞均表示行爲、行動。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;行動;行爲過程◆Her quick action saved the child's life.她行動迅速,救了小孩的命。◆Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.我們每個人都必須對自己的行爲負責。◆Only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能夠做這些事。◆We shall take whatever actions are necessary.我們將采取任何必要的措施。◆Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.消防員立即采取行動阻止火勢蔓延。◆What is the best course of action in the circumstances?在這種情況下,最佳的應對方法是什麽?◆She began to explain her plan of action to the group.她開始向小組成員講解她的行動計劃。■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.正采取特别措施保護當地供水。◆Tougher measures against racism are needed.需要對種族主義采取更強硬的措施。◆This is just a temporary measure, while the emergency exists.這僅僅是在緊急情況下采取的臨時措施。◆The government introduced emergency measures to stave off an economic crisis.政府推行了緊急措施來暫時纾緩經濟危機。■step [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth步驟;措施◆This was a first step towards a united Europe.這是向統一歐洲的目標邁進的第一步。◆We are taking steps to prevent pollution.我們正采取措施防止污染。◆This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction.這雖不能解決問題,卻是朝正確方向邁出的一步。◆The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease.研制出這種新藥是治療這一疾病的重大進展。■act [countable] a thing that sb does行爲;行動◆an act of kindness / generosity / love / aggression / desperation善行;慷慨之舉;愛的表示;挑釁;铤而走險◆You have committed a serious criminal act.你已經犯下嚴重罪行。◆The very act of writing out your plan clarifies what you need to do.將計劃寫下來,這樣做能厘清你要做的事。◆He was caught in the act of stealing(= caught stealing).他偷竊時當場被抓。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.這兩個詞意義相同,但用於不同的句型。act通常後接of,並常與形容詞連用。action通常不與of連用,但常與his、her等詞連用◆a heroic act of bravery英雄壯舉◆a heroic action of bravery◆his heroic actions / acts during the war他在戰爭中的英雄壯舉Action often combines with take but act does not. * action常與take搭配,act則不能◆We shall take whatever acts are necessary.■move [countable] (especially journalism尤用於新聞) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth(爲達目的而采取或需要采取的)行動◆This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition.政府最近采取的這一行動引起了強烈的反對。◆The management has made no move to settle the strike.資方還沒有采取任何措施來解決罷工問題。◆If he wants to see me, he should make the first move.他要是想見我就得采取主動。◆Getting a job in marketing was a good career move.找份市場營銷的工作是個不錯的職業選擇。■gesture ˈdʒestʃə(r) [countable] a thing that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention(表明感情或意圖的)姿態,表示◆It was a nice gesture(= it was kind) to invite his wife too.把他妻子也請來是友好的表示。◆Words and empty gestures are not enough-we demand action!講空話或擺姿態是不夠的-我們需要的是行動!◆We do not accept responsibility but we will refund the money as a gesture of goodwill / a goodwill gesture.我們不承擔責任,但願意退款,以表善意。■deed [countable] (formalorliterary) a thing that sb does that is usually very good or very bad(善或惡的)行爲,行動◆It's a stirring tale of heroic deeds.這是一則激動人心的英雄事迹。◆These were evil deeds perpetrated by wicked people.這些傷天害理的事都是壞人幹的。◆ (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) I took Sarah's children to school so I've done my good deed for the day.我送了薩拉的孩子去上學,所以今天已經做了善事。■stunt [countable] a dangerous and difficult action that sb does to entertain people, especially as part of a film(尤指電影中的)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特技飛行員/騎手/表演隊◆a stuntman / stuntwoman男特技演員;女特技演員ⓘ Stunt is also used, sometimes in a disapproving way, for sth that is done in order to attract people's attention. * stunt有時含貶義,指意在引起注意的花招或噱頭◆They jumped off London Bridge as a publicity stunt.他們跳倫敦橋作爲宣傳噱頭。■doing [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a thing done or caused by sb所做的事;所作所爲◆I've been hearing a lot about your doings recently.關於你的所作所爲我最近聽到很多。