Definitions
v. To take action, behave in a way, or perform a role.
行动；表现；扮演
n. Something that someone does.
行为；举动
n. A law formally approved by a legislative body.
法令；法案
Example
We must act quickly before the kitchen sink overflows.
我们必须赶快采取行动，免得厨房水槽里的水溢出来。
Governments need to act decisively to reduce air pollution and protect the health of urban residents.
政府需要果断采取行动，减少空气污染，保护城市居民的健康。
Collocations
- act quickly
- act as
- an act of kindness
- pass an act
Word family
- action (n.)
- actor (n.)
- acting (n.)
- active (adj.)
Usage tip
act as表示充当；act还可指戏剧的一幕。
FAQ
- What does act mean?
- To take action, behave in a way, or perform a role. Something that someone does. A law formally approved by a legislative body.
- How is act pronounced?
- UK /ækt/, US /ækt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
