behaviour
/bɪˈheɪvjə/ · /bɪˈheɪvjər/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1573 in the learning path
行为；举止
Definitions
n. The way a person or animal acts.
行为；举止
n. The way something functions or reacts under particular conditions.
运行方式；反应特性
Example
The puppy's calm behaviour surprised everyone at the park.
小狗温顺的表现让公园里的每个人都感到意外。
Schools can encourage positive behaviour by establishing clear expectations and recognising students' efforts to cooperate.
学校可以通过明确要求并肯定学生的合作努力，鼓励良好行为。
Collocations
- good behaviour
- consumer behaviour
- animal behaviour
- behaviour patterns
Word family
- behave (v.)
- behavioural (adj.)
- misbehave (v.)
- misbehaviour (n.)
Synonyms
- conduct
Usage tip
通常不可数；英式拼写behaviour，美式拼写behavior。
FAQ
- What does behaviour mean?
- The way a person or animal acts. The way something functions or reacts under particular conditions.
- How is behaviour pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈheɪvjə/, US /bɪˈheɪvjər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
