| 词汇 | action |
| 释义 | action noun uk /ˈæk.ʃən/ us /ˈæk.ʃən/ actionnoun (DOING SOMETHING)B2[ U ] the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty: （尤指应对问题或困难的）行动；行动过程；行为 This problem calls for swift/prompt action from the government.这一问题需要政府马上采取行动。 [ + to infinitive ]Action to prevent the spread of the disease is high on the government's agenda.采取行动防止疾病蔓延是政府的当务之急。 plan of action So what's the plan of action? (= What are we going to do?)那么行动计划是什么？ swing into actionThe complaints system swings into action (= starts to work) as soon as a claim is made.一旦有人提出索赔，马上启动投诉处理系统。 take action We must take action (= do something) to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas.在这一问题蔓延到其他地区之前我们一定要采取行动将其解决。 The committee was spurred into action (= encouraged to do something) by the threat of government cuts.政府威胁要削减经费，这促使委员会采取了行动。 necessary action actionThey are considering legal action. course of actionThey have not yet decided on a particular course of action. measureMeasures are in place to prevent flooding. stepThese simple steps will ensure that infections are not spread. to take action take actionIt may already be too late to take action to prevent the loss of habitat these animals face. actThey need to act decisively to prevent further damage to crops. take measuresWe call on the government to take the necessary measures to bring to justice those responsible for this attack. take stepsThe authorities have taken steps to prevent any reoccurrence of the problem. do somethingIt's about time the government did something about it. 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.据说军队已经做好准备随时采取行动。 It is clear that most women supported this action, from the results of the opinion poll. Acting and acts (your) every moveidiom -ence act act for someone act/do something on your own responsibilityidiom ADL agency ant beat er execution exercise in something move operation praxis put your money where your mouth isidiom responsibility role-play rot stuff actionnoun (SOMETHING DONE)B2[ C ] something that you do: 行为；作为；所做之事 She has to accept the consequences of her actions.她必须对自己行为的后果负责。 I asked him to explain his actions.我要求他为自己的所作所为作出解释。 your actions actionYou should take responsibility for your own actions. actThis was considered to be an act of war. thingThat’s the last thing you should be doing if you’re pregnant. activityNot all of her business activities were scrupulously clean. moveApplying for that job was a good move. deedTheir evil deeds must not go unpunished. C2[ C ] a physical movement: （身体的）动作 I'll say the words and you can mime the actions.我会说出这些词，你可以做动作把它们的意思表达出来。 It only needs a small wrist action (= movement of the wrist) to start the process.只需动一动手腕，程序就启动了。 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.被告患有抑郁症，因此不能完全为她自己的行为负责。 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. Acting and acts (your) every moveidiom -ence act act for someone act/do something on your own responsibilityidiom ADL agency ant beat er execution exercise in something move operation praxis put your money where your mouth isidiom responsibility role-play rot stuff actionnoun (ACTIVITY)B1[ U ] things that are happening, especially exciting or important things: 发生的事情；（尤指）令人激动的事或大事 I like movies with a lot of action.我喜欢情节紧凑的影片。 In her last novel, the action (= the main events) moves between Greece and southern Spain.在她最近发表的那本小说里，故事情节在希腊和西班牙南部交替展开。 activity activityThere were several police vans and a lot of activity in the area. hubbubI couldn't find her with all the hubbub going on. bustleI miss the bustle of the big city. hustle and bustleShe got used to the hustle and bustle of daily life. flurry of activityWhat was the reason behind this sudden flurry of activity? burst of activityIt's usually quiet in the shop, but occasionally we have a sudden burst of activity. [ U ] a style of film in which a lot of exciting and often violent things happen: His filmmaking style blends action, horror, and comedy. The action genre is often assumed to appeal more to men. See also action movie where the action is at the place where something important or interesting is happening: 大事（或趣事）发生的地方 A journalist has to be where the action is.记者必须要身临事件的现场。 The movie provides plenty of thrilling action while delivering a political message. At various points in the play, the action tips from comedy into farce. Her latest film is the staple offering of action and comedy which we have come to expect. I never expected to be involved in the action genre where I'd be dodging explosions and jumping out of speeding cars. She landed a part in a multi-million pound action thriller and made the Hollywood A list. Events and occurrences -athon backstory be (all) part of life's rich tapestry/pageantidiom benefit binge brush car wash curve date night edition epiphenomenon episode goings-on occasion occurrence proceedings reoccurrence saga shoe spree You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Types of film, play, book etc. Cinema ratings & types of film actionnoun (EFFECT)[ S ] the effect something has on another thing: （一物对另一物所起的）作用 They recorded the action of the drug on the nervous system.他们记录下了这种药物对神经系统的作用。 Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.由于海浪的冲击作用，海滩上会堆积沙子。 The action of market forces means that the cost of something rises if demand for it rises and the amount available remains constant.市场力量的作用表现为在商品数量不变的情况下，需求增加则价格上升。 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. Outcomes and consequences adverse effect adversely affected aftereffect aftermath age corollary end result exercise in something fallout first fruit implication ironic irony payoff put something to bedidiom ramification repercussion resultant resultantly éclat actionnoun (WAR)C2[ U ] fighting in a war: 战斗;战争行为 see action He saw action in the trenches.他参加了堑壕战。 Her younger son was killed in action.她的小儿子在战斗中阵亡。 missing in action A soldier or other member of the armed forces who is missing in action cannot be found after a battle or other military action, so it is not possible to say if they are dead or alive. : He was reported missing in action.报告称他在战斗中失踪了。 Fighting armed combat arms array battle cry bellicosity blood diamond bloodlessly conflict engage firefight gunfight pick on someone your own sizeidiom rabbit punch refight remobilization remobilize scuffle see action tilt at windmillsidiom tussle actionnoun (WAY THING WORKS)C2[ U or C ] the way something moves or works: 运作;功能 We studied the action of the digestive system.我们研究了消化系统的机能。 The car has a very smooth braking action.这辆轿车刹车性能很平稳。 Machines - Functioning actuator deactivation faultily faulty fire someone up function as something/someone functionally light operative peg peg out play something up power power (something) up refire reset road run tick working actionnoun (LEGAL PROCESS)C1[ C or U ] law specialized a legal process that is decided in a law court: 诉讼;起诉 bring an action She brought an action (for negligence) against the hospital.她起诉医院（玩忽职守）。 The book was halted in South Africa by a threat of legal action.因为遭到起诉的威胁，该书在南非停止发行。 a libel action诽谤诉讼 A criminal action was brought against him.他被提起刑事诉讼。 Court cases, orders & decisions actionable actionably administer admissibility admissible extinguishment extrajudicial extrajudicially fatal accident inquiry federal case pettifoggery pettifogging plea bargain plea bargaining pleading the Webster ruling waiver walk walk freeidiom wardship Idiomsactions speak louder than words out of action a man/woman of action a piece/slice of the action action verb[ Tusually passive ] uk /ˈæk.ʃən/ us /ˈæk.ʃən/ to do something to deal with a particular problem or matter: 对…采取行动；就…采取措施 I'll just run through the minutes of the last meeting, raising those points that still have to be actioned.下面我将扼要重述一下上次会议的记录，把亟待处理的问题提出来。 Dealing with things or people addressable approach attack attend to someone/something be all over it idiom beard the lion (in his/her den)idiom bed cut grip have it out with someoneidiom hold hold onidiom I/I've got thisidiom ill-prepared square tend to someone/something to get a handle on somethingidiom to have a handle on somethingidiom tough tough something out action | American Dictionaryaction noun[ C/U ] us/ˈæk·ʃən/ actionnoun[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. actionnoun[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. actionnoun[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. Idiomactions speak louder than words action | Business Englishaction noun 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 sthCampaigners say more action is needed on climate change. call/press for actionUnions 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 actionHe threatened legal action to recover the property. bring an action against sb/sthThe 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 actioninformal 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 alsoaffirmative action class action direct action disciplinary action group action industrial action job action personal action primary action right of action secondary action strike action action verb[ 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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