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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 340 COCA: 502
action
noun /ˈækʃ(ə)n/
singularaction
pluralactions
  1. 1
    [U] the process of doing something, especially in order to stop a bad situation from developing or continuing (尤指为制止坏的局面发展或继续的)行动(过程)

    Officials are not planning any drastic action. 官员们并未计划进行任何大刀阔斧的行动。

    take action (=begin to do something to solve a particular problem) 采取行动 :

    We urge the authorities to take action. 我们敦促当局采取行动。

    course of action (=something that you do in order to achieve a particular purpose) 行动 :

    We have three possible courses of action. 我们有 3 种可能的行动。

     Synonyms and related words
    The process of performing an action: action, execution, discharge...
    1. a.
      [C/U] the process of stopping work or working less effectively in order to protest about your pay, working conditions etc. This kind of action is also called industrial action (为抗议低薪、工作条件差等而采取的)罢工,怠工

      The strikers voted to suspend their action. 罢工者投票暂停罢工行动。

       Synonyms and related words
    2. b.
      [C/U] the process of bringing a case to a court of law. This kind of action is also called legal action 诉讼
      bring an action (against someone) (=start a legal process against someone) 起诉(某人) :

      The magazine will fight the libel action brought by the Prime Minister. 该杂志将应诉首相所告的诽谤罪。

       Synonyms and related words
      Court cases and legal processes: action, admit, advocacy...
  2. 2
    [C] something you do, especially something that seems wrong or unusual to other people (尤指对他人来说是错误或不寻常的)举止,行为

    How can you justify your actions? 你如何为你的行为辩护?

     Synonyms and related words
    General words for actions and activities: action, measure, doings...
  3. 3
    [C/U] a movement that you make with your body 动作

    She found herself copying his actions. 她发现自己在模仿他的动作。

    reflex actions such as swallowing 如吞咽之类的反射动作

     Synonyms and related words
    1. a.
      [C/U] a movement that goes with a children's song (伴着儿歌的)动作

      I'll sing and you can do the actions. 我来唱,你来做动作。

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    2. b.
      [singular/uncountable] the movement of an object as it works or makes progress, especially a particular kind of movement (尤指物体某种特定的)活动,运动
      action of :

      This switch slows down the action of the pump. 这个开关减缓了泵的运作。

      the erosive action of a great glacier 大冰川的侵蚀运动

       Synonyms and related words
      The process or activity of moving: movement, transit, motion...
  4. 4
    [singular/uncountable] the effect that something such as a drug or chemical has (药物或化学品等的)作用,效果
    the action of something (on something) :

    the action of certain chemicals on the brain 某些化学物质对大脑的作用

     Synonyms and related words
    Chemical reactions and processes: action, adsorb, aerate...
  5. 5
    [U] fighting that is part of a war 战斗

    Can military action be avoided? 军事战斗可以避免吗?

    killed/missing/wounded in action :

    a list of soldiers missing in action 战斗中失踪士兵的名单

    see action (=take part in military fighting) :

    We've been told we're unlikely to see action. 我们已被告知不太可能参战。

     Synonyms and related words
    Wars, battles and military manoeuvres: drawdown, overwatch, war...
  6. 6
    [singular/uncountable] informal all the exciting or important events that happen in a particular situation or place (激动人心或重要的)活动

    Where's all the action in this town? 这镇上所有的活动都在哪儿呢?

     Synonyms and related words
    Dangerous or exciting situations: danger, crisis, emergency...
  7. 7
    [singular] the events that form part of a play or film (戏剧或电影的)剧情,情节

    In Scene 1, the action takes place in an expensive restaurant. 在第一场中,剧情发生在一家高档餐馆。

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  8. From our crowdsourced Open Dictionary
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    a piece/slice of the action part of the profits from an activity

    Nowadays, it seems that everyone wants a piece of the action.

    Submitted by Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 22/08/2018
action
verb
  1. From our crowdsourced Open Dictionary
    to act on something (usually a request or order)

    I had no time to action your email.

    Submitted by Ahsan Haji from United Kingdom on 17/08/2011
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 340 COCA: 502
action

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1process of doing sth做事的過程ADJECTIVE | VERB + ACTION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEdecisive, effective, firm, strong, vigorous堅決的/有效的/果斷的/強硬的/有力的行動He urged the government to take decisive action against music piracy.他敦促政府採取果斷措施打擊音樂盜版。aggressive, violent侵略/暴力行動immediate, prompt, swift, urgent即時的行動;飛速行動;快速行動;緊急行動appropriate恰當的行動Unless appropriate action is taken, our sales will decline.如果不採取恰當的行動,我們的銷售額就會下降。drastic, emergency斷然的行動;應急行動The situation calls for drastic action.這種情況需要採取斷然行動。collective, concerted, joint, united (especially BrE) 集體行動;一致的行動;聯合行動;統一行動direct, positive, unilateral直接的/積極的/單方面的行動corrective, evasive, remedial糾偏/迴避/補救行動pre-emptive, preventative, preventive先發制人的行動;預防性的行動disciplinary, legal, military, strike懲戒性/合法/軍事/罷工行動Disciplinary action will be taken against students who cheat.對作弊的學生將予以懲戒。 (see also industrial action) congressional, government, governmental, legislative, political, state (especially NAmE) 國會的行動;政府行動;立法行動;政治行動;州採取的行動affirmative (especially NAmE) (支持或鼓勵聘用女性、少數族裔等受歧視者的)扶持行動Affirmative action was most successful in creating opportunities for college-educated women.在為受過高等教育的女性創造就業機會方面,扶持行動非常成功。VERB + ACTIONtake採取行動We'll take whatever action is necessary.我們將採取任何必要措施。call for號召行動;呼籲行動agree on同意採取行動The leaders have agreed on joint action to combat terrorism.各位領導人已同意採取聯合行動打擊恐怖主義。leap into, spring into, swing into迅速採取行動The emergency services swung into action as soon as the disaster was reported.災難一經報道,應急服務機構迅速採取了行動。carry out, perform採取行動;做事Only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能從事這些活動。galvanize sb into, prod sb into, spur sb into激勵/敦促/鞭策某人採取行動We have to galvanize people into action.我們得激勵人們行動起來。bring sth into, put sth into把⋯付諸實施We need to put these ideas into action.我們需要將這些想法付諸實施。keep sb/sth out of, put sb/sth out of使⋯停止工作;使⋯不再起作用A fire has put the factory out of action.一場火災使工廠陷入癱瘓。PREPOSITIONin action在運轉I have not yet seen the machines in action.我還沒有見過這些機器運轉。out of action不能工作He is out of action following an ankle injury.他腳踝受傷後就沒法工作了。action against針對⋯的行動action against drug dealers針對毒販的行動action on對⋯採取行動The government is taking strong action on refugees.政府正在對難民採取強硬措施。PHRASESactions speak louder than words (saying) 行動勝於語言a course of action行動方式Is this the best course of action to follow?這是可以採取的最好行動方式嗎?
action

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2legal case訴訟ADJECTIVE | VERB + ACTION | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEcourt法庭訴訟civil, criminal, libel, tort民事/刑事/誹謗/侵權訴訟class (NAmE) 集體訴訟VERB + ACTIONbring, file, initiate, take提起訴訟;發起訴訟I considered taking legal action.我曾考慮提起法律訴訟。They took out a libel action against the newspaper's owners.他們對這家報紙的所有人發起了誹謗訴訟。Her husband brought a civil action against her after their divorce.離婚後她丈夫對她提起民事訴訟。PREPOSITIONaction against對⋯提出的訴訟
action

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3fighting戰鬥;作戰ADJECTIVE | VERB + ACTION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEcombat, enemy戰鬥動作;敵方行動He was killed during enemy action.他在對敵作戰中陣亡了。terrorist恐怖主義行動covert秘密戰鬥paramilitary covert action teams working overseas在海外從事秘密戰鬥的準軍事化組織VERB + ACTIONsee經歷戰鬥I never saw action during the war.戰爭期間我從未參加過戰鬥。PHRASESkilled in action, missing in action, wounded in action在戰鬥中陣亡/失踪/受傷He was reported missing in action.有報道說他在戰鬥中失踪了。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 340 COCA: 502
action noun
action (take responsibility for your actions) activity (films with plenty of action) case (a libel action) effect (the action of sunlight on the skin) war (killed in action) take action act verb in action active adj. put sb/sth out of action disable verb
action

noun

 See also the entry for process 另见process条action ♦︎ measure ♦︎ step ♦︎ act ♦︎ move ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ deed ♦︎ stunt ♦︎ doingThese are all words for a thing that sb does. 这些词均表示行为、行动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配an action / a measure / a step / an act / a move / a gesture / a deed / a stunt by sba step / move / gesture towards stha heroic / brave / daring action / step / act / move / gesture / deeda kind / charitable / generous action / act / gesture / deeda / an evil / terrible act / deedto take actions / measures / stepsto do an action / an act / a deed / a stuntto perform an action / an act / a deed / a stuntto make a step / move / gesture action [countable, uncountable] a thing that sb does; the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation 所做之事;行动;行为过程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。Only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能够做这些事。We shall take whatever actions are necessary.我们将采取任何必要的措施。Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.消防员立即采取行动阻止火势蔓延。What is the best course of action in the circumstances?在这种情况下,最佳的应对方法是什么?She began to explain her plan of action to the group.她开始向小组成员讲解她的行动计划。 measure [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim (官方的)措施,方法Special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.正采取特别措施保护当地供水。Tougher measures against racism are needed.需要对种族主义采取更强硬的措施。This is just a temporary measure, while the emergency exists.这仅仅是在紧急情况下采取的临时措施。The government introduced emergency measures to stave off an economic crisis.政府推行了紧急措施来暂时纾缓经济危机。 step [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth 步骤;措施This was a first step towards a united Europe.这是向统一欧洲的目标迈进的第一步。We are taking steps to prevent pollution.我们正采取措施防止污染。This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction.这虽不能解决问题,却是朝正确方向迈出的一步。The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease.研制出这种新药是治疗这一疾病的重大进展。 act [countable] a thing that sb does 行为;行动an act of kindness / generosity / love / aggression / desperation善行;慷慨之举;爱的表示;挑衅;铤而走险You have committed a serious criminal act.你已经犯下严重罪行。The very act of writing out your plan clarifies what you need to do.将计划写下来,这样做能厘清你要做的事。He was caught in the act of stealing (= caught stealing).他偷窃时当场被抓。NOTE 辨析 Action or act?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. 这两个词意义相同,但用于不同的句型。act通常后接of,并常与形容词连用。action通常不与of连用,但常与his、her等词连用a heroic act of bravery英雄壮举a heroic action of bravery his heroic actions / acts during the war他在战争中的英雄壮举 Action often combines with take but act does not. * action常与take搭配,act则不能We shall take whatever acts are necessary. move [countable] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth (为达目的而采取或需要采取的)行动This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition.政府最近采取的这一行动引起了强烈的反对。The management has made no move to settle the strike.资方还没有采取任何措施来解决罢工问题。If he wants to see me, he should make the first move.他要是想见我就得采取主动。Getting a job in marketing was a good career move.找份市场营销的工作是个不错的职业选择。 gesture ˈdʒestʃə(r) [countable] a thing that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention (表明感情或意图的)姿态,表示It was a nice gesture (= it was kind) to invite his wife too.把他妻子也请来是友好的表示。Words and empty gestures are not enough-we demand action!讲空话或摆姿态是不够的-我们需要的是行动!We do not accept responsibility but we will refund the money as a gesture of goodwill / a goodwill gesture.我们不承担责任,但愿意退款,以表善意。 deed [countable] (formal or literary) a thing that sb does that is usually very good or very bad (善或恶的)行为,行动It's a stirring tale of heroic deeds.这是一则激动人心的英雄事迹。These were evil deeds perpetrated by wicked people.这些伤天害理的事都是坏人干的。 (rather informal, especially spoken) I took Sarah's children to school so I've done my good deed for the day.我送了萨拉的孩子去上学,所以今天已经做了善事。 stunt [countable] a dangerous and difficult action that sb does to entertain people, especially as part of a film (尤指电影中的)特技表演He did all his own stunts in the movie.影片中所有的特技都是他自己完成的。a stunt pilot / rider / team特技飞行员/骑手/表演队a stuntman / stuntwoman男特技演员;女特技演员 Stunt is also used, sometimes in a disapproving way, for sth that is done in order to attract people's attention. * stunt有时含贬义,指意在引起注意的花招或噱头They jumped off London Bridge as a publicity stunt.他们跳伦敦桥作为宣传噱头。 doing [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a thing done or caused by sb 所做的事;所作所为I've been hearing a lot about your doings recently.关于你的所作所为我最近听到很多。

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