behavior
/bɪˈheɪvjə/ · /bɪˈheɪvjər/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1292 in the learning path
行为；举止
Definitions
n. the way a person or animal acts
行为；举止
n. the way a substance or system acts under particular conditions
运行特性；反应方式
Example
The puppy's calm behavior surprised everyone at the park.
这只小狗安静的表现让公园里的每个人都很惊讶。
Schools can encourage responsible behavior by giving students meaningful opportunities to participate in decisions affecting their community.
学校可以让学生有实质性机会参与影响其社区的决策，以此鼓励负责任的行为。
Collocations
- good behavior
- consumer behavior
- animal behavior
- patterns of behavior
Word family
- behave (v.)
- behavioral (adj.)
Synonyms
- conduct
Usage tip
美式拼写；英式为behaviour。通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does behavior mean?
- the way a person or animal acts the way a substance or system acts under particular conditions
- How is behavior pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈheɪvjə/, US /bɪˈheɪvjər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
