英语词汇“action”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

actionnoun

uk/ˈæk.ʃən/us/ˈæk.ʃən/

action noun (DOING SOMETHING)

B2 [ U ] the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty:

This problem calls for swift/prompt action from the government.

[ + to infinitive ] Action to prevent the spread of the disease is high on the government's agenda.

We must take action (= do something) to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas.

So what's the plan of action? (= What are we going to do?)

The complaints system swings into action (= starts to work) as soon as a claim is made.

The committee was spurred into action (= encouraged to do something) by the threat of government cuts.

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The government is supporting military action.
The richer countries of the world must take action to help the poorer countries.
I hope these arguments have convinced you of the need for action.
The army are said to be ready for action.
It is clear that most women supported this action, from the results of the opinion poll.

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Acting and acts

(your) every move idiom
-ation
act/do sth on your own responsibility idiom
activity
agency
ant
be up to sth idiom
feel
gambit
get around to sth
give yourself over/up to sth
go about sth
go about your business idiom
go through with sth
hand
manoeuvring
money
talk
talk the talk idiom
up to

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action noun (SOMETHING DONE)

B2 [ C ] something that you do:

She has to accept the consequences of her actions.

I asked him to explain his actions.

C2 [ C ] a physical movement:

I'll say the words and you can mime the actions.

It only needs a small wrist action (= movement of the wrist) to start the process.

More examples

She wrote an angry letter to the paper complaining about the council's action.
The four soldiers received medals for their brave actions.
The defendant was depressed and therefore not fully responsible for her own actions.
We will not allow the violent actions of terrorists to change our way of life.
I'm sorry I punched him, it was a reflex action.

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Acting and acts

(your) every move idiom
-ation
act/do sth on your own responsibility idiom
activity
agency
ant
be up to sth idiom
feel
gambit
get around to sth
give yourself over/up to sth
go about sth
go about your business idiom
go through with sth
hand
manoeuvring
money
talk
talk the talk idiom
up to

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action noun (ACTIVITY)

B1 [ U ] things that are happening, especially exciting or important things:

I like movies with a lot of action.

In her last novel, the action (= the main events) moves between Greece and southern Spain.

where the action is

at the place where something important or interesting is happening:

A journalist has to be where the action is.

More examples

I like a lowbrow action movie once in a while.
Her latest film is the staple offering of action and comedy which we have come to expect.
It's a typical action film with plenty of spectacular stunts.
At various points in the play, the action tips over from comedy into farce.
He landed a part in a multi-million pound action thriller and made the Hollywood A list.

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Events and occurrences

-athon
a close call idiom
a close/near thing idiom
all-nighter
back story
be (all) part of life's rich tapestry/pageant idiom
call
development
event
goings-on
happening
incident
jamboree
life event
past
spree
synchronicity
thing
to-ing and fro-ing
turn of events

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Places and locations

action noun (EFFECT)

[ S ] the effect something has on another thing:

They recorded the action of the drug on the nervous system.

More examples

Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
The action of market forces means that the cost of something rises if demand for it rises and the amount available remains constant.
His many years of research made him an expert on the action of snake venom.
The distinctive landscape has been formed by the action of running water on the limestone.
The project will study the action of various drugs on the human body.

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Outcomes and consequences

-ment
aftereffect
aftermath
bang
be a monument to sth idiom
bed
bite
first fruit
fruit
function
impact
knock-on effect
monument
more bang for your buck(s) idiom
sequel
spillover
spin-off
the bitter fruits of sth idiom
the upshot
trickle-down

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action noun (WAR)

C2 [ U ] fighting in a war:

Her younger son was killed in action.

He was reported missing in action.

He saw action (= fought as a soldier) in the trenches.

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Fighting

a fight to the finish idiom
bloodless
bloodletting
brawl
combat
counterinsurgency
disturbance
dust-up
engagement
fighting
fistfight
fisticuffs
fray
he who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day idiom
hotspot
last
pick
shoot
slug
slug it out idiom

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action noun (WAY THING WORKS)

C2 [ U or C ] the way something moves or works:

We studied the action of the digestive system.

The car has a very smooth braking action.

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Machines - Functioning

asthmatically
commission
faulty
fire sth up
function as sth/sb
functionally
operation
operational
operative
order
pack up
peg
perform
play up
right
roll
start
start (sth) up
torpor
work

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action noun (LEGAL PROCESS)

C1 [ C or U ] specialized law a legal process that is decided in a law court:

a libel action

She brought an action (for negligence) against the hospital.

A criminal action was brought against him.

The book was halted in South Africa by a threat of legal action.

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Court cases, orders & decisions

actionable
administer
admissible
affidavit
affiliation order
bail
bale
court martial
inadmissible
injunction
judgment
judicature
judicial
plea
remedy
retrial
Rex
ruling
separation
sequester

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Idiom(s)

actions speak louder than words

out of action

a man of action

a piece/slice of the action

单词	action
释义	Contents noun (7) action (DOING SOMETHING) action (SOMETHING DONE) action (ACTIVITY) action (EFFECT) action (WAR) action (WAY THING WORKS) action (LEGAL PROCESS) verb (1) action (1) Contents noun (3) action (SOMETHING DONE) action (MOVEMENT) action (LEGAL PROCESS) Contents noun (7) action (1) action (2) action (3) action (4) action (5) action (6) action (7) verb (1) action (1) English American Business actionnoun uk/ˈæk.ʃən/us/ˈæk.ʃən/ action noun (DOING SOMETHING) B2 [ U ] the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty: This problem calls for swift/prompt action from the government. [ + to infinitive ] Action to prevent the spread of the disease is high on the government's agenda. We must take action (= do something) to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas. So what's the plan of action? (= What are we going to do?) The complaints system swings into action (= starts to work) as soon as a claim is made. The committee was spurred into action (= encouraged to do something) by the threat of government cuts. More examples The government is supporting military action. The richer countries of the world must take action to help the poorer countries. I hope these arguments have convinced you of the need for action. The army are said to be ready for action. It is clear that most women supported this action, from the results of the opinion poll. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Acting and acts (your) every move idiom -ation *act/do sth* on your own responsibility idiom activity agency ant** be up to sth idiom feel gambit get around to sth give yourself over/up to sth go about sth *go about your* business** idiom go through with sth hand manoeuvring money talk talk the talk idiom up to See more results » action noun (SOMETHING DONE) B2 [ C ] something that you do: She has to accept the consequences of her actions. I asked him to explain his actions. C2 [ C ] a physical movement: I'll say the words and you can mime the actions. It only needs a small wrist action (= movement of the wrist) to start the process. More examples She wrote an angry letter to the paper complaining about the council's action. The four soldiers received medals for their brave actions. The defendant was depressed and therefore not fully responsible for her own actions. We will not allow the violent actions of terrorists to change our way of life. I'm sorry I punched him, it was a reflex action. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Acting and acts (your) every move idiom -ation *act/do sth* on your own responsibility idiom activity agency ant** be up to sth idiom feel gambit get around to sth give yourself over/up to sth go about sth *go about your* business** idiom go through with sth hand manoeuvring money talk talk the talk idiom up to See more results » action noun (ACTIVITY) B1 [ U ] things that are happening, especially exciting or important things: I like movies with a lot of action. In her last novel, the action (= the main events) moves between Greece and southern Spain. where the action is at the place where something important or interesting is happening: A journalist has to be where the action is. More examples I like a lowbrow action movie once in a while. Her latest film is the staple offering of action and comedy which we have come to expect. It's a typical action film with plenty of spectacular stunts. At various points in the play, the action tips over from comedy into farce. He landed a part in a multi-million pound action thriller and made the Hollywood A list. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Events and occurrences -athon a close call idiom a close/near thing idiom all-nighter back story be (all) part of life's rich tapestry/pageant idiom call development event goings-on happening incident jamboree life event past spree synchronicity thing to-ing and fro-ing turn of events See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Places and locations action noun (EFFECT) [ S ] the effect something has on another thing: They recorded the action of the drug on the nervous system. More examples Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches. The action of market forces means that the cost of something rises if demand for it rises and the amount available remains constant. His many years of research made him an expert on the action of snake venom. The distinctive landscape has been formed by the action of running water on the limestone. The project will study the action of various drugs on the human body. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Outcomes and consequences -ment aftereffect aftermath bang be a monument to sth idiom bed bite first fruit fruit function impact knock-on effect monument more bang for your buck(s) idiom sequel spillover spin-off the bitter fruits of sth idiom the upshot trickle-down See more results » action noun (WAR) C2 [ U ] fighting in a war: Her younger son was killed in action. He was reported missing in action. He saw action (= fought as a soldier) in the trenches. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Fighting a fight to the finish idiom bloodless bloodletting brawl combat counterinsurgency disturbance dust-up engagement fighting fistfight fisticuffs fray he who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day idiom hotspot last pick shoot slug slug it out idiom See more results » action noun (WAY THING WORKS) C2 [ U or C ] the way something moves or works: We studied the action of the digestive system. The car has a very smooth braking action. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Machines - Functioning asthmatically commission faulty *fire sth* up** function as sth/sb functionally operation operational operative order pack up peg perform play up right roll start *start (sth) up* torpor work See more results » action noun (LEGAL PROCESS) C1 [ C or U ] specialized law a legal process that is decided in a law court: a libel action She brought an action (for negligence) against the hospital. A criminal action was brought against him. The book was halted in South Africa by a threat of legal action. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Court cases, orders & decisions actionable administer admissible affidavit affiliation order bail bale court martial inadmissible injunction judgment judicature judicial plea remedy retrial Rex ruling separation sequester See more results » Idiom(s) actions speak louder than words out of action a man of action a piece/slice of the action actionverb [ T usually passive ] uk/ˈæk.ʃən/us/ˈæk.ʃən/ to do something to deal with a particular problem or matter: I'll just run through the minutes of the last meeting, raising those points that still have to be actioned. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Dealing with things or people attend to sb/sth *beard the lion (in his/her* den)** idiom come up against sth come/get to grips with sth idiom confront cut firefight firefighting *get sth* in inherit jump-start overcome reckon** reckon with sb/sth see about sth see to sth/sb set about sth square turn weather See more results » actionnoun [ C/U ] us/ˈæk·ʃən/ action noun [ C/U ] (SOMETHING DONE) the process of doing something, or something done, esp. for a particular purpose: [ U ] Quick action in calling the fire department saved many lives. [ C ] It was a reckless action which he later came to regret. [ + to infinitive ] We want a leader who will take action to fix our problems. [ U ] Financial advisers urged the city to take action (= do something) to deal with the fiscal crisis. Action is also fighting in a war: [ U ] Her younger son was killed in action. In an action film/movie, there is usually a lot of violence and many exciting things happen. action noun [ C/U ] (MOVEMENT) the way something moves or works, or the effect it has on something else: [ C ] The heart’s action in regulating blood flow is critically important. action noun [ C/U ] (LEGAL PROCESS) law a process in a court of law to correct a wrong by which a person or group claims to have been hurt: [ C ] She brought an action against the hospital for negligence. Idiom(s) actions speak louder than words actionnoun uk/ˈækʃən/us [ U ] the process of doing something, especially in order to deal with a problem or difficult situation: take action (to do sth) The report urged industrialised nations to take further action to cut their budget deficits. action on sth Campaigners say more action is needed on climate change. call/press for action Unions are pressing for action on the pay dispute. decisive/drastic/prompt action The committee was spurred into action by the threat of government cuts. You need to clearly outline a specific course of action in your business plan. [ C ] something that you do, especially in order to deal with a problem or difficult situation: Industry analysts said the company's actions cannot control market prices. He said that employees must be held accountable for their actions. [ U ] STOCK MARKET, FINANCE important things that are happening in a market, etc.: Fund managers let themselves be carried away by the favorable market action of the shares. [ C or U ] LAW a legal process that is decided in a court of law: civil/court/legal action He threatened legal action to recover the property. bring an action against sb/sth The purchaser could have brought an action against the vendor under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act. put sth into action to begin working to make an idea or a plan happen or be successful: We need to put these plans into action in measurable ways, so that employees regain a sense of control over their lives. an action plan/a plan of action a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation, or achieving something: The Board will devise an action plan to address the problems at the plant. a piece/slice of the action informal involvement in something successful that someone else has started: It's one thing to be a staff attorney and quite another to be an equity partner getting a piece of the action. See also affirmative action class action direct action disciplinary action group action industrial action job action personal action primary action right of action secondary action strike action actionverb [ T, usually passive ] uk/ˈækʃən/us to do something to deal with a particular task, problem, or plan: Some of the conclusions and recommendations of the report can be actioned straight away.
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actionnoun

action noun (DOING SOMETHING)

action noun (SOMETHING DONE)

action noun (ACTIVITY)

action noun (EFFECT)

action noun (WAR)

action noun (WAY THING WORKS)

action noun (LEGAL PROCESS)

Idiom(s)

actionverb [ T usually passive ]

actionnoun [ C/U ]

action noun [ C/U ] (SOMETHING DONE)

action noun [ C/U ] (MOVEMENT)

action noun [ C/U ] (LEGAL PROCESS)

Idiom(s)

actionnoun

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actionverb [ T, usually passive ]