| 单词 | act |
| 释义 | act —act /ækt/ noun (PERFORMANCE) C2 [S] behaviour that hides your real feelings or intentions: » Was she really upset or was that just an act?Thesaurus+: ↑Faking and pretendingF0 [C] a person or group that performs a short piece in a show, or the piece that they perform: » a comedy/juggling/trapeze act» Our next act is a very talented young musician.Thesaurus+: ↑Actors and performersThesaurus+: ↑Spectacles and performancesB1 [C] a part of a play or opera: » Shakespeare's plays were written in five acts.» The hero does not enter until the second act/Act Two.Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of plays, shows and filmsWord partners for act noun (THING DONE)• an act ♯of sth• ♯commit an act• a ♯barbaric/♯cowardly/♯despicable act• a ♯criminal/♯terrorist/♯unlawful act• • • Extra Examples:» The main characters are offstage for most of the second act.» The best part of his stage act was a brilliant Elvis Presley impression.» I saw the worst comedy act I've ever seen last night - it was absolutely dreadful!» He put on an act of bravery, but I know that he was absolutely terrified.» They may seem to be very polite and friendly, but it's only an act.noun [C] (THING DONE) ► B2 something that you do: » an act of aggression/bravery/madness/terrorism» a kind/thoughtless/selfish act» The sexual act itself meant little to her.» The simple act of telling someone about a problem can help.» Primitive people regarded storms as an act of God.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopleWord partners for act noun (THING DONE)• an act ♯of sth• ♯commit an act• a ♯barbaric/♯cowardly/♯despicable act• a ♯criminal/♯terrorist/♯unlawful actWord Builder:–Nouns: act, action, inaction, interaction, reaction, transaction–Adjectives: acting–Verbs: actCollocations:–Verbs-lu. commit an act» All four men have been charged with committing an act of international terrorism.–Adjectives-lu. a barbaric/cowardly/despicable/heinous act» The president has condemned the bombing as a callous and barbaric act.–Types-lu. a criminal/illegal/lewd/terrorist/unlawful/wrongful act» It is not thought that Sunday's shootings were a terrorist act.–Prepositions-lu. an act of sth» It was, said the judge, a senseless act of violence.–Phrases-lu. catch sb in the act (of doing sth)» I caught her in the act of opening a box of chocolates.• • • Extra Examples:» His murder was an outrageous and barbarous act.» The word 'flight' has two different meanings: a plane journey, and the act of running away.» The law specifically forbids acts of this kind.» The George Cross is awarded to British civilians for acts of great bravery.» It was an act of extraordinary irresponsibility to leave someone who wasn't properly trained in charge of the machine.noun [C] LEGAL (LAW) ► F0 a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of people who make the laws for their country: » an Act of Parliament» the Betting and Gaming Act» Almost two hundred suspects were detained in the UK last year under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.» The state legislature passed an act banning the sale of automatic weapons.Thesaurus+: ↑Rules and lawsWord partners for act noun (THING DONE)• an act ♯of sth• ♯commit an act• a ♯barbaric/♯cowardly/♯despicable act• a ♯criminal/♯terrorist/♯unlawful actverb (PERFORM) B1 [I or T] to perform a part in a film, play, etc.: » Ellis Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.» Have you ever acted in a play before?Thesaurus+: ↑Acting, rehearsing and performingact the fool, martyr, etc.F0 to behave in a particular, usually bad, way: » Why are you always acting the fool?Thesaurus+: ↑Behaving, interacting and behaviour• • • Extra Examples:» Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.» She's married, but she doesn't act as if she is, if you see what I mean.» Abraham was able to act as interpreter for our group.» Stop acting the fool, I'm trying to talk to you.» The whole play was appallingly acted.verb [I] (BEHAVE) ► F0 to behave in the stated way: » Don't be so silly - you're acting like a child!» He acted as if he'd never met me before.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopleWord Builder:–Nouns: act, action, inaction, interaction, reaction, transaction–Adjectives: acting–Verbs: act• • • Extra Examples:» When he saw the crash, the young boy acted very responsibly and called the police.verb [I] (DO SOMETHING) ► B2 to do something for a particular purpose or to solve a problem: » [+ to infinitive] Engineers acted quickly to repair the damaged pipes.» She acted without thinking.» Who is acting for/on behalf of (= who is representing) the defendant?» He never acts on other people's advice (= does what other people suggest).» Acting on impulse (= without thinking first) can get you into a lot of trouble.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or people• • • Extra Examples:» You'll have to act fast or you will lose your chance.» It's very important to act now before the problem gets really serious.» The court decided that the companies acted illegally.» Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests .verb [I] (HAVE AN EFFECT) ► F0 to have an effect: » The anaesthetic acted quickly. |
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