| 单词 | action |
| 释义 | action (ækʃən ) Word forms: actions , actioning , actioned 1. uncountable noun B2 Action is doing something for a particular purpose. The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis. What was needed, he said, was decisive action to halt what he called these savage crimes. Synonyms: measure, act, step, operation 2. countable noun B2 An action is something that you do on a particular occasion. As always, Peter had a reason for his action. Jack was the sort of man who did not like his actions questioned. Synonyms: deed, move, act, performance 3. countable noun To bring a legal action against someone means to bring a case against them in a court of law. [law] Two leading law firms are to prepare legal actions against tobacco companies. [+ against] ...a libel action brought by one of France's bureaucrats. Synonyms: lawsuit, case, cause, trial 4. uncountable noun The action of a chemical is the way in which it works, or the effects that it has. Her description of the nature and action of poisons is amazingly accurate. Synonyms: effect, working, work, force 5. singular noun The action is all the important and exciting things that are happening in a situation. [informal] Hollywood is where the action is now. Synonyms: energy, activity, spirit, force 6. uncountable noun [oft in NOUN] The fighting which takes place in a war can be referred to as action. ...a murderous war that would see millions die, as a result of direct military action. 13 soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in action. Synonyms: battle, war, fight, fighting 7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] An action movie is a film in which a lot of dangerous and exciting things happen. An action hero is the main character in one of these films. 8. verb [usually passive] If you action something that needs to be done, you deal with it. [business] Documents can be actioned, or filed immediately. [be VERB-ed] 9. out of action phrase If someone or something is out of action, they are injured or damaged and cannot work or be used. He's been out of action for 16 months with a serious knee injury. They were trapped after the lifts went out of action. 10. a piece of the action phrase If someone wants to have a piece of the action or a slice of the action, they want to take part in an exciting activity or situation, usually in order to make money or become more important. Those towns left out are demanding a slice of the action. 11. put sth into action phrase If you put an idea or policy into action, you begin to use it or cause it to operate. They have learned the lessons of business management theory, and put them into action. Quotations: An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory Actions speak louder than words Idioms: a slice of the action [mainly British] or a piece of the action involvement in an activity which seems exciting and likely to succeed or make money As the British rap scene grows in strength, the Americans are becoming keener to grab a slice of the action. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers fight a rearguard action to try hard to stop something happening, without much hope of success National telephone companies are fighting a rearguard action against competition from beyond their frontiers. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers fight a rearguard action to try hard to stop something happening, without much hope of success National telephone companies are fighting a rearguard action against competition from beyond their frontiers. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: action adventure The iconic 1980s toys come to life in this sci-fi action adventure. The Sun One of the best action adventure titles out there. The Sun The fourth and (to date) final entry in the action adventure series. The Sun A chance to see the first instalment of the action adventure series. The Sun However, the weak elements of this thirdperson action adventure quickly become evident. Times, Sunday Times A solid action comedy, but the flashy visuals and stellar cast can't hide what feels like a slightly missed opportunity. The Sun Rising above mere spoofery, it becomes a worthwhile action comedy in its own right, partly because it grasps the noble ethos of the series that inspired it. Times,Sunday Times Sure, it might have worked better as a buddy action comedy or a straight-up romcom and yes it's lazy and all over the place in terms of tone. The Sun This action comedy was the surprise cinema hit of the year. The Sun It may at first look like a mere send-up, but it becomes a likeable action comedy in its own right. Times, Sunday Times Things are so finely balanced and the wrist action results in that unique lasso follow-through. Times, Sunday Times This action results in a negative change in the transmembrane potential, usually causing hyperpolarization. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If international policy action results in climate change starting to level-off, it would reduce the number of extinctions projected by the study. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The slo-mo action sequence of a junior and senior chipmunk fighting, was brilliantly filmed, for instance. Times, Sunday Times The film opens with an intense action sequence that sets its tone early — funny dialogue, big spectacle and even bigger decisions. The Sun This isn't a film with showy set pieces, and the one action sequence unfolds in confusing, rather than gripping, fashion, almost as an afterthought. Times,Sunday Times Most of these puzzles are solved in the opener's second half, which also contains its only action sequence. Times, Sunday Times His sharp cuts played straight into our changing attention spans, while his mastery of an action sequence was unparalleled. Times, Sunday Times This action thriller thus doubles as a semi-serious morality tale — a blend judged to perfection by the director. Times, Sunday Times There's plenty of mutant mania in this action thriller. The Sun In a notice warning residents about the explosion, its producers described the film as a 'gritty action thriller'. Times, Sunday Times An action thriller for fans of the epic game franchise. The Sun Terrestrial premiere of the blockbusting action thriller, based on the bestselling video game. The Sun Finally, we will continue to stand up to their aggressive actions in the region. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The big change for the better has been the aggressive action taken to reduce the risk of a much worse financial crisis. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We have had to take some aggressive legal action against some former employees for breach of confidentiality. Times, Sunday Times (2009) We can assure them that appropriate action has been taken to improve practice in the relevant areas. Times, Sunday Times Police said that 'appropriate action' would be taken if necessary. Times, Sunday Times There would be a clear alert relating to the risk involved and then appropriate action could be taken. Times, Sunday Times It complained of potential damage to the share price and the interests of its shareholders, saying it reserved the right to take unspecified 'appropriate action'. Times, Sunday Times A spokeswoman for the directorate said officials would take 'appropriate action' on suspected breaches of its rules. Times, Sunday Times I would also back any strike action. The Sun (2011) Only a quarter of union members backed industrial action. The Sun (2011) Others said they would back military action. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Members of the two unions at the firm begin indefinite industrial action on Thursday morning. The Sun (2008) Unions have begun legal action to block the project. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That meant presenting proposals to the proper boards or committees before action was begun . Christianity Today (2000) Boosting your intake of antioxidants (chemicals that block the action of free radicals) can also help — these are found in fresh fruit and vegetables, and green tea. Times, Sunday Times Topically applied anti-androgen hormones can be effective as they block the action of androgen, the principle hormone responsible for hair loss. Times, Sunday Times Fly spray contains chemicals (including many organophosphate compounds) that bind to and permanently block the action of an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both lamivudine and zidovudine are reverse transcriptase inhibitors, which block the action of an enzyme, reverse transcriptase, that the virus requires for reproduction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Leukotriene antagonists (such as montelukast and zafirlukast) block the action of leukotriene mediators and are being used increasingly in allergic diseases. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So when high street banks suddenly stopped lending to companies last autumn it quickly became clear that bold action was required. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It is now time for European policymakers to take bold action. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Physical and mental energy return so you turn vague ideas into bold action. The Sun (2009) I decided to take civil action, hoping that I would finally have my story heard in open court. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The bank has repaid the players and is considering civil action against the defendants to recover the money. Times, Sunday Times (2006) You could pursue a civil action for damages against her, but it could be costly. The Sun (2013) And it wants to 'support non-market approaches to climate action'. The Sun We believe museums, theatres and galleries are public institutions that must play a positive role in taking urgent climate action and defending human rights. Times, Sunday Times Hundreds were given training last week at the camp for climate action on how to cut through fences and tunnel under security barriers. Times, Sunday Times Waving hello climate action or goodbye world - that was the question. Times, Sunday Times She calls for a 'mass social movement' to push for climate action, including the socialization of extractive industries and the redistribution of wealth. The Times Literary Supplement This is a collective action of people around the world working at their best. The Sun (2009) This suggests the need for collective action by the banks to tackle the problem. Times, Sunday Times (2008) These boundaries can be moved when people take collective action in rebellion against a particular constraint. The Past is Before Us - feminism in action since the 1960s (1989) The executives are understood to have decided that it is not possible to pursue collective action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) After a decade of rampant individualism, our politicians have at last begun to realize that collective action is the only way to save the planet. Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991) This will be a relief to return to competitive action after a gruelling summer. The Sun (2013) She has not given up hope of returning to competitive action in next month's championship. The Sun (2016) He won the race easily last year but has not been in competitive action since. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Without concerted action, that number will only rise. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We also want the Government to take concerted action to address attitudes that condone violence. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Why has there not been concerted action to address this? Times, Sunday Times (2016) The security council was urged to take 'concrete action' to protect civilians. Times, Sunday Times Successful companies don't just say that people make the difference, they take concrete action. Times, Sunday Times These leaders should also be seen to be taking concrete action to hold government responsible and not merely making promises of a better life tomorrow. ST He demanded concrete action as he made 21 proposals. Times, Sunday Times But three movies this year actually pushed me to concrete action of significance. Christianity Today The university's student union condemned the industrial action last week. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Last week he refused to say whether he supports or condemns the action. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The rest of the world would condemn the action but would do little more. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Unlike linear thinking, the default mode of the human brain, system dynamics thinks about repercussions and occasionally unintended consequences of actions. Times, Sunday Times There are so many unpredicted and often unpredictable consequences of actions in life, and much that goes undetected. Times, Sunday Times At some stage a judgment must be made on the consequences of actions, not just the rationale behind them. Times, Sunday Times To see this point perfectly, it must be observed that the bad consequences of actions are twofold, particular and general. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With the ability to predict the consequences of actions, moral laws were created, which one day grew into governed laws. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If we establish there is a nuisance we will have to consider further action. The Sun (2008) She is considering legal action against the dental surgery. Times, Sunday Times (2016) As a result companies are considering radical action. Times, Sunday Times (2008) To break the cycle, he said that global monetary authorities should coordinate their actions more closely and establish a safety net to support countries that fell into difficulties. Times, Sunday Times By contrast, in cooperative platform games, both players typically occupy the same screen and must coordinate their actions, particularly with regard to the scrolling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These people have organized themselves and coordinated their actions through text messaging. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They decided to coordinate their actions and to stimulate demand and employment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both players occupy the same screen and must coordinate their actions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The company refuses to acknowledge that it has failed this woman and intends no corrective action. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Last night there was evidence of corrective action having been taken. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Include a plan for prompt corrective action if an allegation occurs. Christianity Today (2000) It warned that infringements could lead to civil or criminal action. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Another area of misconduct is criminal action. Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991) Numerous former and serving officers will have to confront their consciences and the threat of misconduct charges and criminal action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Indeed, the civil action from the US government may be the precursor to criminal actions. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Those looking for decisive action thought they had found it now. DEVASTATING EDEN: The Search for Utopia in America (2004) She said that the nation could be facing financial calamity without what she called bold and decisive action. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The world is full of smart executives who take decisive action. Christianity Today (2000) But they also require the capacity for quick and decisive action, for boldness and for intuitive courage. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) That fanned fears that decisive action may be less likely to address the yawning budget deficit. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The company has said previously that it would vigorously defend the action. Times, Sunday Times We were partially successful in our appeal, and our defence was restored, enabling us to defend the action to trial. Times, Sunday Times The newspaper will, of course, robustly defend this action. Times, Sunday Times He nevertheless was forced to defend his action before a board of enquiry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It can not refuse to do so, if it seeks to defend the action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Homeless charities are urgently demanding action from the Chancellor to address the problem. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Victim support groups demanded government action. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They demanded action to stop temperatures rising. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This dramatic action is almost normal for the coast. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The parlous circumstances should not be an excuse for inaction but rather a spur for dramatic action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The implications for the dramatic action of the opera are manifold. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) Whichever party is in power after the election, it will have to take drastic action to cut public sector borrowing. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Rio de Janeiro's legendary traffic had prompted the authorities to take drastic action to alleviate the worst of the congestion. THE RHYTHM SECTION (2003) The company took drastic action, launching a $10bn fundraising plan. Times, Sunday Times (2016) After the wedding we decided it was time for drastic action. The Sun (2012) She decided to take drastic action after two years of failed applications. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The real test will be whether it can take effective action in serious cases. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It has to take effective action to reduce itself to a size which is manageable. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) Think of a time when you thought realistically and constructively about an idea and devised an effective action plan. Training with N.L.P. (1994) Field redefinitions in the low-energy effective action of the heterotic string are discussed. 1987, 'Field redefinitions and Chern-Simons terms in the heterotic string', Physics Letters B Emergency action has been taken to convert two women's prisons into accommodation for men. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Experts noted that the fire was relatively limited, suggesting that the burning fuel was coming from pipes feeding the engine before it was cut off by the crew's emergency action. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Magistrates rejected the council application on the grounds that emergency action was not required. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The owners of the mining company now face legal action over the poor conditions. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Those failing to comply with a dress code or standards face disciplinary action. The Sun (2016) He was told last week he would face no action. The Sun (2014) The incident was referred to the video referee but no further action was taken. The Sun (2016) But a more doveish faction believes the justification for further action is waning. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Facing six hearts and up to 15 points, this barren, misfitting 11- count does not warrant further action. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The police took no further action but it led to a long-running feud between the pair. Times, Sunday Times (2015) No other church officials were involved and no further action was taken. Christianity Today (2000) He warned that future action was in the offing. Times, Sunday Times Only fools would rule him out of any future action. Times, Sunday Times The meeting ended without agreement concerning any future action. Christianity Today Use this time to clear the deck for future action and plan ahead. The Sun For good measure he added that monetary policy - interest rates and quantitative easing - should 'bear the brunt' of future action. Times, Sunday Times The game was largely devoid of goalmouth action in the first half. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It provided a lot of goalmouth action for spectators. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It was a game of frequent goalmouth action and frequent near misses. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This was despite admirers saying it depicts a heroic action against a greater force that won even the enemy's praise. Times,Sunday Times They don't issue a summons to heroic action. The Times Literary Supplement He wonders what path he would have chosen, might still choose, if heroic action were demanded of him. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps it was in heroic action, then, in the fight for freedom, rather than in benighted theology, that immortality was to be found. The Times Literary Supplement Ironically, of course, that persona was one in which heroic action, often in a military context, was a central component. The Times Literary Supplement From there she negotiated with the emperor for the safety of family members left in the capital, while protesting her sons' innocence of hostile actions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He would compile enemy speeches, films, newsreels, newspaper articles, with a list of the enemy's hostile actions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The opposing groups had strong negative feelings towards each other, resulting in hostile actions such as' garbage wars'. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That ended her hostile actions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Late 20th-century sources suggest he has been unfairly identified by the colonial government as a primary instigator and that the colonial government had provoked the war by its hostile actions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To do otherwise would 'encourage illegal action to the detriment of the protection of the environmental rights of other people in the community'. Times, Sunday Times This illegal action set back the work of our intelligence community immeasurably by breaking bonds of trust which take years to form. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were also questions about illegal action by the police themselves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since then, the owner of the building must take the squatters to court (or take illegal action) in order to evict them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He indicated non-lethal projectiles were used to respond to direct illegal action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Perhaps his non-attendance last week came as an enormous shock to bosses and provoked them to take immediate action. Times, Sunday Times He said big businesses have no excuse not to take immediate action to avoid 'a number of truly terrifying and interconnected threats'. The Sun A source at the meeting said police chiefs 'promised immediate action' but did nothing for four weeks. The Sun If your weight rises by 3kg (half a stone) above target, take immediate action. Times,Sunday Times First, there has to be convincing evidence of extreme humanitarian distress on a large scale requiring immediate action and urgent relief. Times, Sunday Times This interconnection of individual and the polis can also help us overcome the apparent negligibility of individual action. The Times Literary Supplement He changes games not only with individual action but also by understanding what the team need. Times, Sunday Times Also, all people on pathways may be required to carry their individual action plans. Times, Sunday Times But we don't want to get stuck on that problem and that individual action if it's what's stopping us from reaching a more complete solution. Smithsonian Mag That we asked the question about individual action, which again comes from our valuing of individuals in our own culture. Smithsonian Mag If it would work, then the commanders could initiate the action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Normally, these receptor channels allow sodium ions into muscle cells to initiate an action potential that leads to muscle contraction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In other situations, different signals such as electrical/physical shock, or in the case of laser detonation systems, light, are used to initiate an action, i.e., an explosion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This initiates the action phase of the turn, during which each character and opponent perform their actions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The committee initiated an action plan in late 1947 to commission a permanent defence academy and began the search for a suitable site. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They're ignoring the false choice that says you have to completely agree on everything in order to have a friendship and take joint action. Christianity Today He added that he was speaking to privacy groups in 30 countries, hoping to take joint action. Times, Sunday Times You might also want to make contact with other people who were on this holiday and bring a joint action against this company in the small claims court. The Sun The victory has been won by the joint action of many peoples, and only by continued unity in war and peace can its fruits be garnered and guarded. Times, Sunday Times He warned of a danger that, without collective commitments, countries could fail to factor in big gains from joint action, and so adopt an 'excessively cautious approach'. Times, Sunday Times He has yet to justify these actions with a formal, public explanation. Times, Sunday Times (2006) We're satisfied our actions are justified . The Sun (2016) Most legal experts say that the current situation does not justify such action. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They have confirmed that they recently launched the action but they refused to provide further details. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It is he who has launched the court action to destroy her plans. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The firm subsequently launched a legal action against the bank. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Heritage has countered with legal action seeking the return of $283 million held in an escrow account. Times, Sunday Times (2011) If that fails, legal action has to be his fall-back position, not least because there is a belief that the player is being victimised. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They have issued warnings that anyone caught pretexting faces similar legal action. Times, Sunday Times (2006) That came after legal action by privacy campaigners against the social network. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Some families are taking legal action against the Ukrainian government for refusing to shut the airspace above the conflict zone. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It may seek legislative action from the commission and set it a deadline. Times, Sunday Times Unless we take some kind of legislative action to stop the destruction of the forest, we will keep losing the chimpanzees. The Sun We urgently need legislative action to protect the environment. Times,Sunday Times It requires tough legislative action, too. Times, Sunday Times The president also needs to turn words into legislative action, though analysts say the prospects are good. Times, Sunday Times I raise this point... because in many countries there is a deep ambivalence about military action today, no matter what the cause. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Officials refused to comment on contingency planning for possible military action. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They thus saw some sharp military action in each other's company. Consuelo & Alva: Love and Power in the Gilded Age (2005) At least the causes espoused by the coalition in its early years involved opposition to military action. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I don't think that they will take military action but we can't entirely exclude it. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It's small, it's smart and it's jammed with information and ideas that inspire hope and motivate action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One of his arguments was that value judgements are capable of motivating action, and mere beliefs, without the help of some desire, sentiment or 'passion', are incapable of motivating. The Times Literary Supplement The theory posits that change in behavior occurs when the tendency for a new, unexpressed behavior becomes dominant over the tendency currently motivating action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The objective function thus motivates the action optimizer to create action sequences causing more wow-effects. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many of his suspense films use this device: a detail which, by inciting curiosity and desire, drives the plot and motivates the actions of characters within the story. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You can take your readings and feed them back to your doc for any necessary action. The Sun It was the same with academy schools: there was always a political reason urged for delaying the necessary action against failing comprehensives and local authorities. Times, Sunday Times Depending on which measure you choose, and the final destination, between 55% and 66% of the necessary action has been taken. Times, Sunday Times It's simply a necessary action. Christianity Today They like to hear about things that have been achieved, not the things that others want to achieve, but will never take the necessary action to do so. Times, Sunday Times Action is needed to bring them to justice. The Sun (2015) We need decisive action to protect us all. The Sun (2013) It is an important first step and needs swift action to make it happen quickly. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He was interpreting my attitude before it became an offensive action. Christianity Today Even slight enemy offensive action may cause complete disintegration. Times, Sunday Times First, the perpetrator must admit personal responsibility for the offensive action. Times, Sunday Times Do you take offensive action or simply enjoy the film in a comfortable family setting? Globe and Mail Both engineers developed their ideas independently but came to similar general rules regarding defensive construction and offensive action against fortifications. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the regulator said that it believed the challenge was without merit and would oppose the action. Times, Sunday Times He did not oppose the action. Mail and Guardian This process enables some bacteria to oppose the action of certain antibiotics, rendering the antibiotics ineffective. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It relentlessly opposes any action that might open the door to foreign meddling in its own internal affairs. Times, Sunday Times Among those who closely followed the story, 49 percent opposed his actions and 33 percent supported them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They expect other individuals to perform the most rational action that they can, given the environmental obstacles that they face. Times, Sunday Times (2007) You must make a selection, perform the action and then choose another. Times, Sunday Times (2008) People learn what to expect if they perform an action by observing others. Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995) If the allegations are found to be true the strongest possible action will be taken. The Sun (2009) But angry unions last night warned of possible strike action. The Sun (2010) World opinion must now support the strongest possible action and intervention in this humanitarian crisis. The Sun (2016) The idea is to take pre-emptive action that can reap results, while avoiding costly and uncertain trials. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He took pre-emptive action, alerting other board members and mobilising their support. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In part, the sheer scale of this may have discouraged pre-emptive action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Or it takes pre-emptive action. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The poachers are normally ahead of the game: here is the chance for pre-emptive action. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It's a step in the right direction, but we have been promised proper action and we will keep up the pressure until we get it. The Sun (2008) A White Paper produced last year promised further action to improve the amount of information at the disposal of lenders. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The company has promised disciplinary action against the ringleaders, who also face a criminal investigation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) And how could officers have failed to take prompt action to stop what was happening, and to discipline those involved? Times, Sunday Times (2011) The company is pleased that this issue has been identified and has already taken prompt action to remedy it. (2015) She said the victim would have died if it were not for the prompt action of paramedics. The Sun (2009) The protesters will send letters stating their formal demands to selected estate agencies before the protest action. Times, Sunday Times Thousands of pupils are expected to walk out of school, joining protest action in other countries. Times, Sunday Times However, some criminal solicitors said that they would continue with their protest action. Times, Sunday Times He added that there was 'an increasingly intolerant approach from the state in handling protest action and popular dissent'. Times, Sunday Times However, prison officers didn take strike action in 2007 and what they called 'protest action' in 2012. Times, Sunday Times The suggestion of punitive action drew an irritated response from voters. Times, Sunday Times Seventeen years on, such instances are rare and invariably meet outrage and punitive action. Times, Sunday Times He complains that they are taking such punitive action against people with good credit ratings and who literally put their homes on the line for the sake of their businesses. Times, Sunday Times Rugby should take some serious punitive action against every player who wore an armband, and their ludicrous coach, who presumably condoned it, should be drummed out of international sport. Times, Sunday Times The letter stated that the transfer was in no way to be construed as punitive action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I have no other choice but to pursue this action. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You could pursue a civil action for damages against him. The Sun (2013) He is pursuing a legal action against the channel. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He hoped quick action would mean some, if not all, of his nephew's inheritance would be recovered. Times, Sunday Times Thousands of political activists jammed the streets, demanding quick action by the legislators. Times, Sunday Times In this classic mea-culpa defence an air of resolution helps but in order to convince us, there has to be quick action. Times, Sunday Times What helped force quick action wasn't just results and performances but a view that other key aspects of his reign were awry. Times, Sunday Times Fear starts with a stimulus that triggers chemicals that signal your heart, blood, and muscles to get ready for quick action. Christianity Today It was clear that swift and radical action was needed. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Others have suggested more radical action. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Perhaps that will free politicians to take radical action. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Consumer groups say that it needs to use these powers soon because companies are not fearful enough of regulatory action. Times, Sunday Times Those that fail to comply could face regulatory action including the banning of unfit trustees. Times, Sunday Times As ever with the glacial pace of regulatory action, we are still awaiting the outcome of this investigation. Times, Sunday Times The commission took no regulatory action, noting the appeal was now defunct. Times, Sunday Times With regulatory action pending, it will probably have some difficulty. Times, Sunday Times Almost 400 enforcement notices were served, requiring remedial action to be taken. Times, Sunday Times (2008) And the more complex a business is, the more difficult it is to figure out what went wrong and to take the right remedial action. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) Little surprise, then, that there are calls for remedial action to be taken. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But he admitted that any remedial action could well have no effect, as the information was already in the public domain. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There is a danger of focusing too much on the mis-selling and the potential for compensation rather than taking remedial action. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Couldn't the woman see the situation required swift action? SOMEDAY MY PRINCE (1999) But decisive action is required . Times, Sunday Times (2008) It is a wholly unsatisfactory situation and requires urgent action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The union said that 69 per cent of its drivers support industrial action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He can't conceive of circumstances in which he would support military action. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Our partners are urging us to support more decisive action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They will take swift action to resolve these issues. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Couldn't the woman see the situation required swift action? SOMEDAY MY PRINCE (1999) Witnesses praised them for their swift action. Times, Sunday Times (2014) You may have read recently that some local councils have threatened action against people selling burgers, because they are an 'unhealthy' food option. Times, Sunday Times Details of the plan comes as several brigades throughout the country are threatening action over the modernisation of the fire service. Times, Sunday Times Most of the 1,300 flights grounded by the threatened action will take off. The Sun He threatened action, the works. Times, Sunday Times She has since received letters threatening action and these worry her. Times, Sunday Times The regulator is under pressure to be seen to be taking tough action. Times, Sunday Times (2014) We are now taking tougher action against those who have refused to pay. The Sun (2012) Experts say tough action is needed. Times, Sunday Times (2013) And that, in turn, should trigger some action including, for example, information on what to expect, support to help her manage at home and, sometimes, medication to slow the disease. The Sun If the bucket would overflow, as a result of the event, then the event should trigger the action associated with an out of limits event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It added that he was 'in a position to trigger the actions of the armed forces and ensure compliance with such orders, and therefore, the commission of crimes'. Times, Sunday Times There was another crucial incident, which triggered the action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It appears that contact or injury causes leaflet deformation that in turn triggers an action potential. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Reports use features such as graphics, images, voice, or specialized vocabulary in order to persuade that specific audience to undertake an action. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were considered actions undertaken by grown men, calmly and without present danger. The Times Literary Supplement Policy actions undertaken in the last ten years ... have made the world more resilient. Times, Sunday Times B would be arrested as a result, and the covenant, detinue and debt actions undertaken by bill after he had been detained. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An analogy can be drawn in considering unhealthy weight gain and the actions undertaken in response. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They also need to avoid unilateral action that may aggravate the overall situation. Times, Sunday Times You also have the right to take unilateral action by cutting back branches to the boundary line. Times, Sunday Times But for all this week's recriminations, the absence of consensus, and unilateral action, has risks for both main parties. Times, Sunday Times Against such an inconceivable eventuality, countries are already taking unilateral action. Times, Sunday Times Some companies have already taken unilateral action. Times,Sunday Times And if that happens, the cost-benefit analysis shifts back in favour of urgent action. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This humanitarian crisis needs urgent action. Times, Sunday Times (2017) We the bereaved relatives sat in the gallery hoping to hear that urgent action was being taken. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The country is broke and is horribly in debt, which needs urgent action. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It is a wholly unsatisfactory situation and requires urgent action. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He disliked the notion that the state should take over functions that had always been the preserve of voluntary action. Times, Sunday Times True submission can only be a voluntary action. Christianity Today If the state can't or won't help, voluntary action, charitable giving and self-help are the only resort. Times, Sunday Times They demanded voluntary action a year ago but finally lost patience yesterday. The Sun Many activists say there has been an over-reliance on voluntary action from the food industry, rather than compulsory rules on displaying calorie counts, promotions in supermarkets, or levels of sugar. Times,Sunday Times Exaggerations about ballroomdancing trophies or a skydiving hobby may not create a serious problem, but some lies may be significant enough to warrant action. Times, Sunday Times The watchdog ruled the incident did not warrant action beyond a training refresher course. The Sun Traces of the banned substance clenbuterol have been found in some samples - though not enough to warrant action. The Sun If you'd like the chance to be part of the drama and watch the action live at the ground, enter this competition. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Viewers feel as if they are watching the action from inside, rather than outside, the film. Times, Sunday Times (2015) During the games, up to 17,500 people will be able to watch the action. The Sun (2008) Translations: Chinese: 行动 Japanese: 活動 |
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