action
- n.行动;（身体部位的）动作，功能;作用;行为;诉讼;起诉;战斗;情节;机械装置，活动部件;所做之事;激动人心的事
- vt.务必做，确保处理(某事)
复数： actions 现在分词： actioning 过去分词： actioned 第三人称单数： actions
act 行动,做 + -ion 行为,状态
actionnoun
作为 what sb does
行动；行为过程
the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.
若要使这些美丽的动物能生存下去，现在就要行动起来。
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading.
消防队员立即采取了行动制止大火蔓延。
What is the best course of action in the circumstances?
在这种情况下最佳行动方针是什么？
She began to explain her plan of action to the group.
她开始向小组讲解她的行动计划。
所做之事；行为
a thing that sb does
Her quick action saved the child's life.
她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.
我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。
诉讼程序 legal process
诉讼；起诉
a legal process to stop a person or company from doing sth, or to make them pay for a mistake, etc.
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.
发表该文章的杂志将受到诽谤诉讼。
He is considering taking legal action against the hospital.
他正考虑起诉这家医院。
战争 in war
战斗；作战
fighting in a battle or war
military action
军事行动
soldiers killed in action
阵亡战士
故事；戏剧 in story/play
（故事、戏剧等中的）情节
the events in a story, play, etc.
The action takes place in France.
这个故事发生在法国。
激动人心的事 exciting events
激动人心的事
exciting events
I like films with plenty of action.
我喜欢情节曲折离奇的影片。
New York is where the action is .
纽约是个热闹活跃的地方。
作用 effect
（一种物质或化学品对另一种所起的）作用
the effect that one substance or chemical has on another
the action of sunlight on the skin
阳光对皮肤的作用
身体部位 of part of the body
（身体部位的）动作，功能
the way a part of the body moves or functions
a study of the action of the liver
对肝功能的研究
机器 of machine
（钢琴、枪炮、钟表等的）机械装置，活动部件；（机械部件的）活动方式
the mechanical parts of a piano, gun, clock, etc. or the way the parts move
what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do
if sb/sth is in action , they are doing the activity or work that is typical for them
只要按一下电钮就可以看到你喜欢的角色在表演。
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action.
I've yet to see all the players in action.
我还得看所有参赛者的实地比赛。
if you put an idea or a plan into action , you start making it happen or work
新的交通管理方案正在试验实施。
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.
not able to work or be used because of injury or damage
乔恩断了一条腿，将有几个星期不能工作。
Jon will be out of action for weeks with a broken leg.
The photocopier is out of action today.
复印机今天出故障了。
a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially in order to make money
要是新机场开始修建，外国公司都会来插一手捞好处。
Foreign firms will all want a piece of the action if the new airport goes ahead.
to act in order to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation
to suddenly start working or doing sth
他突然行动起来，说道：“咱们走！”
‘Let's go!’ he said, springing into action.
The town springs into life (= becomes busy) during the carnival.
狂欢节期间，全城突然热闹起来。
to start doing sth quickly and with a lot of energy
verb
VN务必做，确保处理（某事）
to make sure that sth is done or dealt with
Your request will be actioned.
你的要求会处理的。
These are all words for a thing that sb does.以上各词均指行为、行动。
a thing that sb does指行动、动作：
Her quick action saved the child's life.
她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。
(used especially in journalism) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth（尤用于新闻）指为达到某目标而采取或需要采取的行动：
They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
他们在等待民意测验的结果，然后再决定下一步行动。
a thing that sb does指行为、行动、所为：
an act of kindness
善行
These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his , her , etc. |
Action often combines with take but act does not. |
a thing that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention指表达情感或意图的举动或言语：
They sent some flowers as a gesture of sympathy.
他们送了一些花表示慰问。
( formal , literary ) a thing that sb does that is usually very good or very bad 通常指良好或不良的行为、行动：
heroic/evil deeds
英雄事迹；罪恶行为
( approving ) an action or piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage指需要技巧、气力或勇气的成就或业绩：
The tunnel is a brilliant feat of engineering.
这条隧道是工程方面的辉煌成就。
action
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N-UNCOUNT 行动；措施
Action is doing something for a particular purpose.The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis...
政府正采取紧急措施解决住房危机。
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N-COUNT 所做之事；行为
An action is something that you do on a particular occasion.As always, Peter had a reason for his action...
一如往常，彼得对自己的行为总有说辞。
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N-COUNT 诉讼；起诉
To bring a legal action against someone means to bring a case against them in a court of law.Two leading law firms are to prepare legal actions against tobacco companies.
两家很有名的律师事务所准备向烟草公司提起诉讼。
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N-UNCOUNT （化学物质产生的）作用，效果
The action of a chemical is the way in which it works, or the effects that it has.Her description of the nature and action of poisons is amazingly accurate.
他对一些毒药的性质和作用的描述惊人地准确。
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N-SING 激动人心（或重要）的大事
The action is all the important and exciting things that are happening in a situation.Hollywood is where the action is now.
好莱坞如今风头正盛。
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N-UNCOUNT 战斗；作战
The fighting which takes place in a war can be referred to as action .Leaders in America have generally supported military action...
美国领导人普遍支持采取军事行动。
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ADJ （电影）情节惊险刺激的；动作（片）的；动作片中的
An action movie is a film in which a lot of dangerous and exciting things happen. An action hero is the main character in one of these films.Stallone wants to break away from his action-hero image.
史泰龙想要摆脱动作明星的形象。
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VERB 处理
If you action something that needs to be done, you deal with it.Documents can be actioned, or filed immediately.
文件可被立即处理或归档。
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PHRASE （因受伤或损坏）不能工作，失去作用，无法运转
If someone or something is out of action, they are injured or damaged and cannot work or be used.He's been out of action for 16 months with a serious knee injury...
由于膝部严重受伤，他已停工16个月。
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PHRASE （通常为了赚钱或提高影响力）插手，参与
If someone wants to have a piece of the action or a slice of the action, they want to take part in an exciting activity or situation, usually in order to make money or become more important.Holiday spots have seen a dramatic revival and tourist chiefs are competing for a slice of the action.
各个度假点重又呈现出一派兴旺景象，旅游业的龙头老大们都在争着分一杯羹。
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PHRASE 把…付诸实践
If you put an idea or policy into action, you begin to use it or cause it to operate.They have learned the lessons of business management theory, and put them into action.
他们不仅学习了商业管理理论方面的课程，并且学以致用。
noun
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- something done (usually as opposed to something said)
- there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
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- the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
- the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds
- gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible
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- a military engagement
- he saw action in Korea
- Synonym: military action
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- a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another;one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
- Synonym: legal action action at law
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- an act by a government body or supranational organization
- recent federal action undermined the segregationist position
- the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
- the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves
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- the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
- the piano had a very stiff action
- Synonym: action mechanism
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- the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
- a man of action
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- the series of events that form a plot
- his novels always have a lot of action
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- a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
- the action of natural forces
- volcanic activity
- Synonym: natural process natural action activity
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- the state of being active
- his sphere of activity
- he is out of action
- Synonym: activity activeness
verb
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- put in effect
- carry out a task
- execute the decision of the people
- He actioned the operation
- Synonym: carry through accomplish execute carry out fulfill fulfil
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- institute legal proceedings against;file a suit against
- He was warned that the district attorney would process him
- She actioned the company for discrimination
- Synonym: sue litigate process
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We need more time to see how things develop before we take action .
我们采取行动以前需要有更多时间观察情况的发展。
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What is the best course of action in the circumstances ?
在这种情况下最佳行动方针是什么？
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Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions .
我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。
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It will require positive action by all in the industry .
这将需要业内全体同人和衷共济。
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This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks .
这次的新伤将使他几周无法动弹。
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His death was a direct result of your action .
他的死是你的行为直接造成的后果。
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This action would not be in accord with our policy .
这一行动不会符合我们的方针。
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I 've yet to see all the players in action .
我还得看所有参赛者的实地比赛。
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She began to explain her plan of action to the group .
她开始向小组讲解她的行动计划。
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We may have to take military action .
我们可能不得不采取军事行动。
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The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis .
新的交通管理方案正在试验实施。
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New York is where the action is .
纽约是个热闹活跃的地方。
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He is considering taking legal action against the hospital .
他正考虑起诉这家医院。
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We have yet to decide what action to take .
我们尚未决定采取何种行动。
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We have decided to take no further action .
我们决定不采取进一步行动。
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The government had to take emergency action .
政府只得采取紧急措施。
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She can 't pay her tax and is facing court action .
她缴不起税，将面临法庭诉讼。
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It 's time to translate words into action .
是把言语化为行动的时候了。
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The residents formed a community action group .
居民组成了社区行动组。
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What course of action would you recommend ?
你想推荐什么办法呢？
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He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions .
他的观点是孩子应对自己的行为负责。
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Now that the problem has been identified , appropriate action can be taken .
现在既已找出问题的症结，即可采取适当行动。
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The company will be taking disciplinary action against him .
公司将对他进行纪律惩罚。
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They would take any action deemed necessary .
他们会采取认为必要的任何行动。
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Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action .
你的律师可以告诉你是否起诉。
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The government is taking action to combat drug abuse .
政府正在采取措施，打击滥用毒品。
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He has a limited time to crank the reforms into action .
他启动各项改革的时间很有限。
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The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive .
若要使这些美丽的动物能生存下去，现在就要行动起来。
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' Let 's go ! ' he said , springing into action .
他突然行动起来，说道：“咱们走！”
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My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action .
现在我的助手将演示机器运转情况。
指具体的或抽象的行为过程或所做之事。
It is a man's actions that matter, not his words.
要看一个人的行为而不是他的言辞。
She was sorry for her actions.
她为自己的行为感到歉疚。
作此义解时通常要加冠词，指一个人表现出来的风度、气派、面貌。
a cheerful air
快活的神情
the air of a critic
批评家的风度
The candidate looked at his supporters with a determined air.
这位候选人看着他的支持者们，神态坚定果断。
尤指能够体现出性格特点的行为举止，如站立、行走的姿态等。
a military/proud bearing
军人的举止/傲慢的态度
The new CEO has a distinguished bearing.
新来的首席执行官气度不凡。
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
后来她以饱含热情的笔触写到了他的举止和行为。
指人在某个地方或某种情况下的表现，尤指在公开场合、工作岗位上的行为，常可与 behaviour 换用。
She kept the servant because of his good conduct/behaviour.
仆人行为可嘉，被她留了下来。
I'm glad to hear of your good conduct/behaviour at school.
听到你在学校表现良好，我很高兴。
普通用词，指对待其他人的态度和行为方式，不涉及道德规范，仅指符合传统的礼仪和要求。其复数形式 manners 指礼貌、规矩，多用于社交活动。
He has a rude manner towards his wife.
他对妻子态度粗暴。
The little girl always has good manners.
那个小女孩总是很有礼貌。
He is an expert on the manners of the ancients.
他是研究古人礼仪的专家。
通常指敌对国家之间或国内敌对势力之间进行的大规模武力战争，其中可包括多个战役（battle）。
We are fighting a just war.
我们在打一场正义战争。
The dawn of peace has appeared, but the danger of war still remains.
和平的曙光已经出现，但战争的危险依然存在。
Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind.
人类必须结束战争，否则战争就会毁灭人类。
指战争中的军事行动，为不可数名词。
His son was killed in action in Vietnam.
他的儿子在越战中阵亡。
They went into action against superior forces.
他们跟更为强大的军队作战。
Can military action be avoided?
军事战斗可以避免吗？
通常指敌对双方的军队之间的交战，尤指大型战争中的某一次战役。
It was the most crucial battle in the whole war.
那是整个战争中最为关键的一次战役。
We won the war after a decisive battle.
经过一场决战后，我们取得了战争的胜利。
指战争中的军事行动，尤指小规模的战斗，作此义解时常可与action 换用；也可指人或群体间的打斗。
Corporal Jill was killed in combat/action.
吉尔下士阵亡了。
They were decisively defeated in combat/action.
他们在战斗中被彻底击败。
The soldiers were trained in unarmed combat.
士兵们接受了徒手格斗训练。
普通用词，尤指敌对军队间为争夺某一地方或位置而进行的战斗，也可指人或帮派之间的争斗。
After a fierce fight, the enemy yielded to our army.
经过一场激战，敌人向我军投降了。
The soldiers expended all their ammunition in the fight.
士兵们在战斗中用尽了所有的弹药。
Tom's always getting into fights at school.
汤姆老是在学校打架。
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