Definitions
v. to act in a particular way
表现；举止
v. to act politely and do what is expected
守规矩
v. to work or react in a particular way
运转；作出特定反应
Example
Our dog behaves calmly when visitors come to the house.
有客人来家里时，我们的狗表现得很平静。
Children often learn how to behave in social situations by observing the adults around them.
孩子往往通过观察身边的成年人，学习在社交场合如何举止得当。
Collocations
- behave responsibly
- behave well
- behave yourself
- behave like
Word family
- behaviour (n.)
- behavioural (adj.)
- misbehave (v.)
Synonyms
- act
Antonyms
- misbehave
Usage tip
behave yourself意为守规矩，不是“表现自己”。
FAQ
- What does behave mean?
- to act in a particular way to act politely and do what is expected to work or react in a particular way
- How is behave pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈheɪv/, US /bɪˈheɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
