| 单词 | active |
| 释义 | active —active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adjective (BUSY) ► B1 busy with a particular activity: » physically/mentally active» You've got to try to keep active as you grow older.Thesaurus+: ↑Busy and active , ↑Hurrying and doing things quicklyWord Builder:–Nouns: activity, inactivity–Adjectives: active, inactive, interactive, proactive–Verbs: activate–Adverbs: actively• • • Extra Examples:» It's good for old people to stay active if they can.» I had an active social life when I was at college.» At 84 he's still quite active, although he walks with the aid of a stick.» It was a very active day on the stock market today.adjective (GRAMMAR) ► B1 An active verb or sentence is one in which the subject is the person or thing that performs the stated action: » 'Catrin told me' is an active sentence, and 'I was told by Catrin' is passive.→ COMPARE PASSIVE(Cf. ↑passive) adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Verb forms, tenses and types of verbs• • • Extra Examples:» When you use active verbs in your written work, rather than passive ones, it sounds clearer and more direct.» Active sentences, such as 'The dog chased the cat', are more concise than passive sentences like 'The cat was chased by the dog'.» Speech-writers should use active verbs for a strong, direct style.» The sentence 'Oranges contain Vitamin C' uses an active verb.» In the sentence 'A thief stole my wallet', the verb is active and in the past simple tense.adjective (INVOLVED) ► B2 involved in a particular activity: » Enemy forces remain active in the mountainous areas around the city.» She's very active in (= involved in) local politics.» Both of his parents were very politically active.» It is important to educate children before they become sexually active.» He takes a more active role in the team nowadays.» She's an active member of her trade union (= not only belongs to it, but does work to help it).Thesaurus+: ↑Busy and active , ↑Hurrying and doing things quicklyWord Builder:–Nouns: activity, inactivity–Adjectives: active, inactive, interactive, proactive–Verbs: activate–Adverbs: actively• • • Extra Examples:» They both play an active part in their local church.adjective (VOLCANO) ► C1 describes a volcano that might erupt (= throw out hot liquid rock or other matter) at any timeThesaurus+: ↑Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions |
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