单词详解

1. vt. & vi.

A. 行动，做 (behave in a certain manner)

The time for thinking is past; we must now act. 思考的时间过去了，我们现在必须行动。

B. 表演，假装 (pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind)

Oliver is acting tonight. 奥利弗今晚演出。

C. 起作用 (have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected)

The medicine acts well. 这药有效。

2. n.

A. 行为，行动 (something that people do or cause to happen)

My first act was to run into the living room. 我的第一个行动就是跑进客厅。

B. 法令，条例 (a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body)

The drug was banned by an act of parliament. 议会的法案明令禁止该药品。

C. (一) 幕 (a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program)

Most modern plays have three acts. 大多数现代戏剧有三幕。

相关词组

1. act as 充当，作，起……的作用

Maybe I can act as a messenger for you. 也许我能给你当信差。

2. act for 代理　　

I have authorized him to act for me while I am away.

我已经委托他当我不在的时候代我处理。

3. act on 奉行，按照……行动 

My idea is that we shall act on his suggestion. 我的意见是我们应当按照他的建议去办。

4. act out  (用手势和语言) 表演出来，实行　　

All his life he tried to act out his beliefs. 他一生致力于把自己的信仰变成行动。

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近义词：law, pretend, behave, do, perform