enact
/ɪˈnækt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6515 in the learning path
制定；通过法律
Definitions
v. To make a proposal officially become law.
制定；通过法律
v. To perform a story or event through acting.
表演；演出
Example
The children enacted a scene from their favourite story.
孩子们表演了他们最喜欢的故事中的一个场景。
Governments should enact legislation that protects vulnerable workers without placing excessive financial burdens on small businesses.
政府应制定保护弱势劳动者的法律，同时避免给小企业带来过重的经济负担。
Collocations
- enact legislation
- enact a law
- enact a scene
Word family
- enactment (n.)
- reenact (v.)
Usage tip
enact指制定或通过法律；enforce指执行法律。
FAQ
- What does enact mean?
- To make a proposal officially become law. To perform a story or event through acting.
- How is enact pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈnækt/, US /ɪˈnækt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
