| 单词 | behaviour |
| 释义 | behaviour behaviour UK (US behavior) /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/ aep /-vjɚ/ noun [U] ► B1 the way that someone behaves: » Her behaviour is often appalling.» He was notorious for his violent and threatening behaviour.Thesaurus+: ↑Behaving, interacting and behaviourWord partners for behaviour• ♯exemplary/♯good/♯normal behaviour• ♯aggressive/♯anti-social/♯bad/♯violent behaviour• a ♯pattern of behaviour• ♯standards of behaviour• the behaviour ♯of sb/sth• sb's behaviour ♯toward(s) sb• ♯change/♯influence sb's behaviourCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. exemplary/good behaviour» The children get stickers to reward good behaviour.-lu. acceptable/normal behaviour» Spitting is not acceptable behaviour.-lu. bad/bizarre/erratic/inappropriate/outrageous/unacceptable behaviour» Her erratic behaviour has become a real concern.-lu. abusive/aggressive/anti-social/boorish/criminal/compulsive/disruptive/loutish/threatening/unruly/violent behaviour» Peter was accused of abusive behaviour.–Types-lu. animal/human behaviour» She is a psychologist and studies animal behaviour.-lu. consumer/sexual/social behaviour» We base our work on an analysis of consumer behaviour.–Nouns-lu. a pattern of behaviour» Some disturbing patterns of behaviour suggest that there are problems in the home.-lu. standards of behaviour» It is important for all pupils to maintain high standards of behaviour.-lu. a behaviour problem» Jim works with children with behaviour problems.–Prepositions-lu. the behaviour of sb/sth» We've spent many hours observing the behaviour of young children.-lu. sb's behaviour to/toward(s) sb» She's been punished for her awful behaviour to her little brother.–Verbs-lu. change/influence your/sb's behaviour» Severe anxiety and other mental problems can influence people's behaviour.-lu. exhibit/display [good/bad/inappropriate etc.] behaviour» When he came out of prison, he exhibited some pretty nasty behaviour.–Phrases-lu. be on your best behaviour» The children are on their best behaviour. • • • Extra Examples:» He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children.» The stupid behaviour of one pupil has brought discredit on the whole school.» His casual behaviour was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion.» After a while her behaviour really began to irritate me.» I'd just met his parents for the first time so I was on my best behaviour.Common mistake: behaviour! Behaviour does not have a plural form except in specialized use.! Do not say 'behaviours', say behaviour:✗ There can be many reasons for children's bad behaviours.» There can be many reasons for children's bad behaviour. |
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