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action action ★★★★★/æ̱kʃ(ə)n/1[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]行动；措施 Action is doing something for a particular purpose.   [usu with supp]The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis...政府正采取紧急措施解决住房危机。What was needed, he said, was decisive action to halt what he called these savage crimes.他说，当务之急就是采取果断行动制止他所称的“这些野蛮罪行”。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]所做之事；行为 An action is something that you do on a particular occasion. As always, Peter had a reason for his action...一如往常，彼得对自己的行为总有说辞。Jack was the sort of man who did not like his actions questioned.杰克是那种不喜欢别人质疑自己行为的人。3[N-COUNT	可数名词]诉讼；起诉 To bring a legal action against someone means to bring a case against them in a court of law.   [LEGAL 法律]Two leading law firms are to prepare legal actions against tobacco companies.两家很有名的律师事务所准备向烟草公司提起诉讼。...a libel action brought by one of France's bureaucrats.由法国的一名官员提起的诽谤诉讼4[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]（化学物质产生的）作用，效果 The action of a chemical is the way in which it works, or the effects that it has. Her description of the nature and action of poisons is amazingly accurate.他对一些毒药的性质和作用的描述惊人地准确。5[N-SING	单数名词]激动人心（或重要）的大事 The action is all the important and exciting things that are happening in a situation.   [the N]  [INFORMAL 非正式]Hollywood is where the action is now.好莱坞如今风头正盛。6[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]战斗；作战 The fighting which takes place in a war can be referred to as action .   [oft in N]Leaders in America have generally supported military action...美国领导人普遍支持采取军事行动。13 soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in action.战斗中有13名士兵阵亡，10名士兵受伤。7[ADJ	形容词]（电影）情节惊险刺激的；动作（片）的；动作片中的 An action movie is a film in which a lot of dangerous and exciting things happen. An action hero is the main character in one of these films.   [ADJ n]Stallone wants to break away from his action-hero image.史泰龙想要摆脱动作明星的形象。8[VERB	动词]处理 If you action something that needs to be done, you deal with it.   [be V-ed]  [usu passive]  [BUSINESS 商]Documents can be actioned, or filed immediately.文件可被立即处理或归档。9[PHRASE	短语]（因受伤或损坏）不能工作，失去作用，无法运转 If someone or something is out of action, they are injured or damaged and cannot work or be used.   [v-link PHR]He's been out of action for 16 months with a serious knee injury...由于膝部严重受伤，他已停工16个月。They were trapped after the lifts went out of action.电梯出现故障，他们被困在里面了。10[PHRASE	短语]（通常为了赚钱或提高影响力）插手，参与 If someone wants to have a piece of the action or a slice of the action, they want to take part in an exciting activity or situation, usually in order to make money or become more important. Holiday spots have seen a dramatic revival and tourist chiefs are competing for a slice of the action.各个度假点重又呈现出一派兴旺景象，旅游业的龙头老大们都在争着分一杯羹。11[PHRASE	短语]把…付诸实践 If you put an idea or policy into action, you begin to use it or cause it to operate.   [V inflects]They have learned the lessons of business management theory, and put them into action.他们不仅学习了商业管理理论方面的课程，并且学以致用。 action1 nounaction2 verbactionac‧tion1 /ˈækʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1doing something [uncountable] the process of doing something, especially in order to achieve a particular thing:  The government must take action (=do something) now to stop the rise in violent crime.action on Environmental groups want tougher action on pollution from cars. She was looking forward to putting her ideas into action (=doing the things she had planned). Ambulance crews are ready to spring into action (=suddenly start doing something) if anything goes wrong during the race.2something done [countable] something that someone doesquick/swift/prompt action Her prompt actions probably saved my life. The child could not be held responsible for his actions (=he was too young to be blamed for them).defend/justify your action(s) The chief of police tried to justify his actions.3in action someone or something that is in action is doing the job or activity they are trained or designed to do:  photos of ski jumpers in actionsee/watch something/somebody in action I’d like to see the new computer system in action.4out of action a)broken and not working:  The photocopier is out of action again. b)injured and unable to do anythingput/keep somebody out of action The injury will keep him out of action for a month.5fighting [uncountable] fighting during a war:  There have been reports of widespread enemy action in the area.killed/wounded in action (=killed or wounded while fighting) His father was killed in action in Vietnam. 530 servicemen were reported missing in action (=they were never seen again after a battle). The men were sent into action with little or no training. He had seen action (=been involved in fighting) in Korea.► see thesaurus at war6legal [countable, uncountable] a legal or formal process to decide whether someone has done something wrong:  They are threatening to take legal action against the hospital  (=start a court case against them). The director faces disciplinary action (=official action to punish him). The matter is now the subject of a court action (=a court case). The students agreed to drop their action (=decided not to continue with a court case or an official complaint). The sisters brought a libel action against the newspaper  (=started a court case).7excitement [uncountable] a)informal exciting things that are happening:  There hasn’t been much action around here for months. New York is where all the action is. b)an action film has a lot of exciting scenes in it, in which people fight, chase, and kill each other:  Gibson became famous in action movies. a TV action hero8the events in a story/film etc the action the events in a story, film, play etc:  Most of the action takes place in San Francisco. The action opens (=starts) in a barbershop.9movement [countable, uncountable] the way something moves or worksaction of the action of the heart a smooth braking action10effect [uncountable] the effect that a substance, especially a chemical, has on somethingaction of The drug blocks the action of the cancer gene.action on/upon the action of alcohol on the liver11action group/committee etc a group formed to change a social or political situation – often used in names:  the Child Poverty Action Group12 a piece/slice of the action informal an opportunity to be involved in an event or activity, especially one that will be enjoyable or will make money:  If you want a slice of the action, tickets may still be available.13actions speak louder than words used to say that you are judged by what you do, and not by what you say14action! used by film directors to give the instruction to begin filming:  Lights, camera, action! →affirmative actionCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbstake action (=do something to deal with a problem)· The government must take action to control inflation.demand/call for action (=ask forcefully)· Voters are demanding tougher action on gun crime.swing/spring/leap into action (=suddenly start doing something)· The fire crew immediately swung into action.put something into action (=start doing something you have planned to do)· She was looking forward to putting her plans into action.· The committee uses the expertise of local organisations to put these ideas into action.adjectivesimmediate/prompt/swift action· The public wants immediate action to stop the terrorists.urgent action (=that needs to be done immediately)· The Opposition called for urgent action to reduce unemployment.firm/tough action· We need firm action to deal with the problem.decisive action (=that has a big effect on the way something develops)· We are urging the international community to take decisive action on debt relief.drastic action (=that has a very severe effect)· The president decided to take drastic action.further action· No further action is necessary.direct action (=that is aimed at making a government or company do something)· In a bid to stop whale hunting, Greenpeace have threatened direct action.political action· Some forms of political action are more effective than others.industrial/strike action (=that workers take in order to protest about pay, working conditions etc)· The miners voted in favour of industrial action.joint action (=that two or more countries, organizations etc take together)· Community leaders agreed to take joint action on scientific, social and environmental issues.phrasesa course of action· Have you decided on a course of action?a plan of action· The General outlined his plan of action for the campaign.· Environmental groups have put forward an action plan.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5phrasesbe killed/wounded in action (=killed or wounded while fighting)· Four of her sons have been killed in action.be missing in action (=used to say that a soldier has not returned after a battle and their body has not been found)· A further 9,000 allied military personnel are still officially listed as missing in action.verbssee action (=be involved in fighting)· By the time he was 20 he’d seen action in the Gulf War and Bosnia.go into action· American soldiers are going into action against the Mujahadin.be sent into action· He declared that French soldiers will not be sent into action in Iraq.adjectivesmilitary action· America is not ruling out military action against Iran.enemy action· The ship was damaged by enemy action.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6adjectiveslegal action· The singer threatened legal action against the magazine.court action· The couple are still considering whether to take court action.a libel action (=taken against someone who has written or printed untrue statements about you)· Judge Johan Kreigler dismissed a libel action brought against two newspapers.a civil action (=involving business or property, rather than a crime)· The victim can seek damages in a civil action.verbstake legal action· He is within his rights to take legal action.face legal action· The council demanded that we remove the posters, or face legal action.bring a legal action· Justice Mayor ruled that she cannot bring a legal action for damages against the plaintiff.THESAURUS– Meaning 2action noun [countable] something that someone does: · He is responsible for his own actions.· They refused to give a reason for their actions.act noun [countable] a particular type of action: · violent actsact of violence/kindness/defiance etc: · I believe the killing was an act of desperation.activities noun [plural] things that people do, especially for enjoyment or to achieve an aim: · leisure activities· political activities· Surveys may not give a true picture of people’s activities.behaviour British English, behavior American English noun [uncountable] the things that someone does and the way they behave: · Do you think that advertisements really influence people’s behaviour?· The man’s behaviour seemed rather odd.move noun [countable] something that you do in order to achieve something: · Her decision to sell the shares had been a smart move.· It’s a bold move to start a business in the current economic climate.· He needed time to figure out his next move.step noun [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed: · The first step is to make sure we have got funding for the project.· We must take steps to make sure that this does not happen again.· This is an important step towards peace.measure noun [countable] an official action that is intended to deal with a particular problem: · There are increased security measures at airports.· The school was closed as a precautionary measure following a chemical leak.gesture noun [countable] something that you do to show how you feel about someone or something: · Do you think it would be a nice gesture to send her some flowers?gesture of goodwill/solidarity/defiance: · The company gave us £100 as a gesture of goodwill.deed noun [countable] especially literary an action, especially one that is very good or very bad: · evil deeds· heroic deeds· This is my good deed for the day.exploits noun [plural] formal exciting or brave actions: · daring exploits· His exploits were legendary.feat noun [countable] something someone does that people admire because you need a lot of skill, courage, or strength to do it: · Completing a marathon is a remarkable feat for a six-year-old.· The bridge is a great feat of engineering.· action1 nounaction2 verbactionaction2 verb [transitive] formal  Verb Table Collocations Phrases  to do a specific thing that needs to be done, especially after discussing it:  How are we actually going to action these objectives?

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8ETWvFUu7RRNUvL8GS1ShdGjIDR+RvZFQ3LBeuM/WgWTsjBYKmPHBm4ZzmwEzbRqyjPBFeaLk819wBmnSceNhhZ721XWfJuNa7ZV1wuKKGgsxFlbhIDYl+w/XBcn2QSs4F3aBCGvcjJXtYSAIq1UvuX14oMA5Y0AZLYiWWZU322Zi             ac·tion              ★                    /        ˈækʃn                ;          NAmE                ˈækʃn                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            action      actions      actioned      actioning                            noun        ★                                  what sb does        作为                    1        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation            行动；行为过程                                    ◆          The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.          若要使这些美丽的动物能生存下去，现在就要行动起来。                          ◆          Firefighters            took actionimmediately to stop the blaze spreading.                    消防队员立即采取了行动制止大火蔓延。                          ◆          What is the best            course of actionin the circumstances?                    在这种情况下最佳行动方针是什么？                          ◆          She began to explain her            plan of actionto the group.                    她开始向小组讲解她的行动计划。                          ☞see also                                                    direct action                                              ,                                                    industrial action                                                                2        ★                  [countable          ]                          a thing that sb does            所做之事；行为                                    ◆          Her quick action saved the child's life.          她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。                          ◆          Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.          我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。                            legal process        诉讼程序                    3        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          a legal process to stop a person or company from doing sth, or to make them pay for a mistake, etc.            诉讼；起诉                                    ◆          A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.          刊登该文章的杂志将受到诽谤诉讼。                          ◆          He is considering taking legal action against the hospital.          他正考虑起诉这家医院。                            in war        战争                    4        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          fighting in a battle or war            战斗；作战                                    ◆          military action          军事行动                          ◆          soldiers killed            in action                    阵亡战士                            in story/play        故事；戏剧                    5                  [uncountable          ]                          the events in a story, play, etc.            （故事、戏剧等中的）情节                                    ◆          The action takes place in France.          这个故事发生在法国。                            exciting events        激动人心的事                    6        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          exciting events            激动人心的事                                    ◆          I like films with plenty of action.          我喜欢情节曲折离奇的动作片。                          ◆          New York is            where the action is.                    纽约是个热闹活跃的地方。                            effect        作用                    7                  [uncountable          ]                          actionof sth (on sth)                          the effect that one substance or chemical has on another            （一种物质或化学品对另一种所起的）作用                                    ◆          the action of sunlight on the skin          阳光对皮肤的作用                            of part of the body        身体部位                    8                  [uncountable                ,         countable          ]                          (            technical              术语            )                    the way a part of the body moves or functions            （身体部位的）动作，功能                                    ◆          a study of the action of the liver          对肝功能的研究                            of machine        机器                    9                  [singular          ]                          the            mechanicalparts of a piano, gun, clock, etc. or the way the parts move            （钢琴、枪炮、钟表等的）机械装置，活动部件；（机械部件的）活动方式                                    ☞see also                                                    pump-action                                                                IDIOMS              actions speak louder than ˈwords                              (              saying)                        what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do              行动胜于语言                                                  ★        in ˈaction                              if sb/sth is              in action,they are doing the activity or work that is typical for them              在活动中；在运转                                            ◆            Just press the button to see your favourite character in action.            只要按一下按键就可以看到你喜欢的角色表演。                                ◆            I've yet to see all the players in action.            我还得看所有参赛者的实地比赛。                                      ★        into ˈaction                              if you put an idea or a plan              into action,you start making it happen or work              实行；实施                                            ◆            The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.            新的交通管理方案正在试验实施。                                      out of ˈaction                              not able to work or be used because of injury or damage              不能工作；失去作用；停止运转                                            ◆            Jon will be out of action for weeks with a broken leg.            乔恩断了一条腿，将有几个星期不能走动。                                ◆            The photocopier is out of action today.            复印机今天故障了。                                      a piece/slice of the ˈaction                              (              informal)                        a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially in order to make money              插手，参与（尤指为了赚钱）                                            ◆            Foreign firms will all want a piece of the action if the new airport goes ahead.            要是新机场开始修建，外国公司都会来插一手捞好处。                                      ☞more at                                    evasive                              ,                                    spring                                   v.            ,                                    swing                                   v.                                  verb                    actionsth              to make sure that sth is done or dealt with        务必做，确保处理（某事）                    ◆      Your request will be actioned.      你的要求会处理的。                      SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                  action            measure              ◆step              ◆act              ◆move                                      These are all words for a thing that sb does.                以上各词均指行为、行动。                                                    ■              action              a thing that sb does                指行动、动作：                                            ◆                Her quick action saved the child's life.                她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。                                                    ■              measure              an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim                指措施、方法：                                            ◆                Tougher measures against racism are needed.                需要更强硬的反种族主义措施。                                                    ■              step              one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth                指步骤、措施：                                            ◆                This was a first step towards a united Europe.                这是向建立统一欧洲的目标迈出的最重要的一步。                                                    ■              act              a thing that sb does                指行为、行动、所为：                                            ◆                an act of kindness                善行                                      action or act?              用 action 还是 act？                                      These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An                actis usually followed by                ofand/or used with an adjective.                Actionis not usually used with                ofbut is often used with                his, her, etc.                这两个词意义相同，但用于不同的句型。act 后常跟 of，而且和╱或常与形容词连用。action 通常不与 of 连用，但常与 his、her 等词连用：                                            ◆                a heroic act of bravery                英勇壮举                                                          ◆                a heroic action of bravery                                                          ◆                his heroic actions/acts during the war                他在战争中的英雄壮举                                            Actionoften combines with                takebut                actdoes not.                                  *action 常与 take 搭配，act 则不能：                                                            ◆                We shall take whatever acts are necessary.                                                    ■              move              (used especially in journalism) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth                （尤用于新闻）指为达到某目标而采取或需要采取的行动：                                            ◆                They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.                他们在等待民意测验的结果，然后再决定下一步行动。                                                    PATTERNS                              ◆                to                  takeaction/measures/steps                                                            ◆                to                  makea step/move                                                            ◆                a                  heroic / heroic  action/step/act/move                                                                                    ac·tion              /        ˈækʃn                ;          NAmE                ˈækʃn                /             action[ˈækʃn]CET4CET6TEM4考研n50286253160516099158261679631481NOUN4303373908Spoken:83666862actions[16381]行为(53%)，活动(13%)，措施(12%)，情节(11%)，起诉(5%)，事件(2%)，交战(1%)，效用(1%)，姿态(1%)，机能(1%)n.行动；活动；功能；战斗；情节n.(Action)人名；(英)埃克申

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Collins	action ★★★★★ /æ̱kʃ(ə)n/ 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]行动；措施 Action is doing something for a particular purpose. [usu with supp] The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis... 政府正采取紧急措施解决住房危机。 What was needed, he said, was decisive action to halt what he called these savage crimes. 他说，当务之急就是采取果断行动制止他所称的“这些野蛮罪行”。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]所做之事；行为 An action is something that you do on a particular occasion. As always, Peter had a reason for his action... 一如往常，彼得对自己的行为总有说辞。 Jack was the sort of man who did not like his actions questioned. 杰克是那种不喜欢别人质疑自己行为的人。 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]诉讼；起诉 To bring a legal action against someone means to bring a case against them in a court of law. [LEGAL 法律] Two leading law firms are to prepare legal actions against tobacco companies. 两家很有名的律师事务所准备向烟草公司提起诉讼。 ...a libel action brought by one of France's bureaucrats. 由法国的一名官员提起的诽谤诉讼 4 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]（化学物质产生的）作用，效果 The action of a chemical is the way in which it works, or the effects that it has. Her description of the nature and action of poisons is amazingly accurate. 他对一些毒药的性质和作用的描述惊人地准确。 5 [N-SING 单数名词]激动人心（或重要）的大事 The action is all the important and exciting things that are happening in a situation. [the N] [INFORMAL 非正式] Hollywood is where the action is now. 好莱坞如今风头正盛。 6 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]战斗；作战 The fighting which takes place in a war can be referred to as action . [oft in N] Leaders in America have generally supported military action... 美国领导人普遍支持采取军事行动。 13 soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in action. 战斗中有13名士兵阵亡，10名士兵受伤。 7 [ADJ 形容词]（电影）情节惊险刺激的；动作（片）的；动作片中的 An action movie is a film in which a lot of dangerous and exciting things happen. An action hero is the main character in one of these films. [ADJ n] Stallone wants to break away from his action-hero image. 史泰龙想要摆脱动作明星的形象。 8 [VERB 动词]处理 If you action something that needs to be done, you deal with it. [be V-ed] [usu passive] [BUSINESS 商] Documents can be actioned, or filed immediately. 文件可被立即处理或归档。 9 [PHRASE 短语]（因受伤或损坏）不能工作，失去作用，无法运转 If someone or something is out of action, they are injured or damaged and cannot work or be used. [v-link PHR] He's been out of action for 16 months with a serious knee injury... 由于膝部严重受伤，他已停工16个月。 They were trapped after the lifts went out of action. 电梯出现故障，他们被困在里面了。 10 [PHRASE 短语]（通常为了赚钱或提高影响力）插手，参与 If someone wants to have a piece of the action or a slice of the action, they want to take part in an exciting activity or situation, usually in order to make money or become more important. Holiday spots have seen a dramatic revival and tourist chiefs are competing for a slice of the action. 各个度假点重又呈现出一派兴旺景象，旅游业的龙头老大们都在争着分一杯羹。 11 [PHRASE 短语]把…付诸实践 If you put an idea or policy into action, you begin to use it or cause it to operate. [V inflects] They have learned the lessons of business management theory, and put them into action. 他们不仅学习了商业管理理论方面的课程，并且学以致用。
Oxford	ac·tion ★ / ˈækʃn ; NAmE ˈækʃn / noun , verb action actions actioned actioning noun ★ what sb does 作为 1 ★ [uncountable ] the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation 行动；行为过程 ◆ The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. 若要使这些美丽的动物能生存下去，现在就要行动起来。 ◆ Firefighters took actionimmediately to stop the blaze spreading. 消防队员立即采取了行动制止大火蔓延。 ◆ What is the best course of actionin the circumstances? 在这种情况下最佳行动方针是什么？ ◆ She began to explain her plan of actionto the group. 她开始向小组讲解她的行动计划。 ☞see also direct action , industrial action 2 ★ [countable ] a thing that sb does 所做之事；行为 ◆ Her quick action saved the child's life. 她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。 ◆ Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions. 我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。 legal process 诉讼程序 3 ★ [countable , uncountable ] a legal process to stop a person or company from doing sth, or to make them pay for a mistake, etc. 诉讼；起诉 ◆ A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. 刊登该文章的杂志将受到诽谤诉讼。 ◆ He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. 他正考虑起诉这家医院。 in war 战争 4 ★ [uncountable ] fighting in a battle or war 战斗；作战 ◆ military action 军事行动 ◆ soldiers killed in action 阵亡战士 in story/play 故事；戏剧 5 [uncountable ] the events in a story, play, etc. （故事、戏剧等中的）情节 ◆ The action takes place in France. 这个故事发生在法国。 exciting events 激动人心的事 6 ★ [uncountable ] exciting events 激动人心的事 ◆ I like films with plenty of action. 我喜欢情节曲折离奇的动作片。 ◆ New York is where the action is. 纽约是个热闹活跃的地方。 effect 作用 7 [uncountable ] actionof sth (on sth) the effect that one substance or chemical has on another （一种物质或化学品对另一种所起的）作用 ◆ the action of sunlight on the skin 阳光对皮肤的作用 of part of the body 身体部位 8 [uncountable , countable ] ( technical 术语 ) the way a part of the body moves or functions （身体部位的）动作，功能 ◆ a study of the action of the liver 对肝功能的研究 of machine 机器 9 [singular ] the mechanicalparts of a piano, gun, clock, etc. or the way the parts move （钢琴、枪炮、钟表等的）机械装置，活动部件；（机械部件的）活动方式 ☞see also pump-action IDIOMS actions speak louder than ˈwords ( saying) what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do 行动胜于语言 ★ in ˈaction if sb/sth is in action,they are doing the activity or work that is typical for them 在活动中；在运转 ◆ Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. 只要按一下按键就可以看到你喜欢的角色表演。 ◆ I've yet to see all the players in action. 我还得看所有参赛者的实地比赛。 ★ into ˈaction if you put an idea or a plan into action,you start making it happen or work 实行；实施 ◆ The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. 新的交通管理方案正在试验实施。 out of ˈaction not able to work or be used because of injury or damage 不能工作；失去作用；停止运转 ◆ Jon will be out of action for weeks with a broken leg. 乔恩断了一条腿，将有几个星期不能走动。 ◆ The photocopier is out of action today. 复印机今天故障了。 a piece/slice of the ˈaction ( informal) a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially in order to make money 插手，参与（尤指为了赚钱） ◆ Foreign firms will all want a piece of the action if the new airport goes ahead. 要是新机场开始修建，外国公司都会来插一手捞好处。 ☞more at evasive , spring v. , swing v. verb actionsth to make sure that sth is done or dealt with 务必做，确保处理（某事） ◆ Your request will be actioned. 你的要求会处理的。 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 action measure ◆step ◆act ◆move These are all words for a thing that sb does. 以上各词均指行为、行动。 ■ action a thing that sb does 指行动、动作： ◆ Her quick action saved the child's life. 她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。 ■ measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim 指措施、方法： ◆ Tougher measures against racism are needed. 需要更强硬的反种族主义措施。 ■ step one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth 指步骤、措施： ◆ This was a first step towards a united Europe. 这是向建立统一欧洲的目标迈出的最重要的一步。 ■ act a thing that sb does 指行为、行动、所为： ◆ an act of kindness 善行 action or act? 用 action 还是 act？ These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An actis usually followed by ofand/or used with an adjective. Actionis not usually used with ofbut is often used with his, her, etc. 这两个词意义相同，但用于不同的句型。act 后常跟 of，而且和╱或常与形容词连用。action 通常不与 of 连用，但常与 his、her 等词连用： ◆ a heroic act of bravery 英勇壮举 ◆ a heroic action of bravery ◆ his heroic actions/acts during the war 他在战争中的英雄壮举 Actionoften combines with takebut actdoes not. *action 常与 take 搭配，act 则不能： ◆ We shall take whatever acts are necessary. ■ move (used especially in journalism) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth （尤用于新闻）指为达到某目标而采取或需要采取的行动： ◆ They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move. 他们在等待民意测验的结果，然后再决定下一步行动。 PATTERNS ◆ to takeaction/measures/steps ◆ to makea step/move ◆ a heroic / heroic action/step/act/move ac·tion / ˈækʃn ; NAmE ˈækʃn /
LDC	action1 noun action2 verb actionac‧tion1 /ˈækʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1doing something [uncountable] the process of doing something, especially in order to achieve a particular thing: The government must take action (=do something) now to stop the rise in violent crime.action on Environmental groups want tougher action on pollution from cars. She was looking forward to putting her ideas into action (=doing the things she had planned). Ambulance crews are ready to spring into action (=suddenly start doing something) if anything goes wrong during the race.2something done [countable] something that someone doesquick/swift/prompt action Her prompt actions probably saved my life. The child could not be held responsible for his actions (=he was too young to be blamed for them).defend/justify your action(s) The chief of police tried to justify his actions.3in action someone or something that is in action is doing the job or activity they are trained or designed to do: photos of ski jumpers in actionsee/watch something/somebody in action I’d like to see the new computer system in action.4out of action a)broken and not working: The photocopier is out of action again. b)injured and unable to do anythingput/keep somebody out of action The injury will keep him out of action for a month.5fighting [uncountable] fighting during a war: There have been reports of widespread enemy action in the area.killed/wounded in action (=killed or wounded while fighting) His father was killed in action in Vietnam. 530 servicemen were reported missing in action (=they were never seen again after a battle). The men were sent into action with little or no training. He had seen action (=been involved in fighting) in Korea.► see thesaurus at war 6legal [countable, uncountable] a legal or formal process to decide whether someone has done something wrong: They are threatening to take legal action against the hospital (=start a court case against them). The director faces disciplinary action (=official action to punish him). The matter is now the subject of a court action (=a court case). The students agreed to drop their action (=decided not to continue with a court case or an official complaint). The sisters brought a libel action against the newspaper (=started a court case).7excitement [uncountable] a)informal exciting things that are happening: There hasn’t been much action around here for months. New York is where all the action is. b)an action film has a lot of exciting scenes in it, in which people fight, chase, and kill each other: Gibson became famous in action movies. a TV action hero8the events in a story/film etc the action the events in a story, film, play etc: Most of the action takes place in San Francisco. The action opens (=starts) in a barbershop.9movement [countable, uncountable] the way something moves or worksaction of the action of the heart a smooth braking action10effect [uncountable] the effect that a substance, especially a chemical, has on somethingaction of The drug blocks the action of the cancer gene.action on/upon the action of alcohol on the liver11action group/committee etc a group formed to change a social or political situation – often used in names: the Child Poverty Action Group12 a piece/slice of the action informal an opportunity to be involved in an event or activity, especially one that will be enjoyable or will make money: If you want a slice of the action, tickets may still be available.13actions speak louder than words used to say that you are judged by what you do, and not by what you say14action! used by film directors to give the instruction to begin filming: Lights, camera, action! → affirmative action COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbstake action (=do something to deal with a problem)· The government must take action to control inflation.demand/call for action (=ask forcefully)· Voters are demanding tougher action on gun crime.swing/spring/leap into action (=suddenly start doing something)· The fire crew immediately swung into action.put something into action (=start doing something you have planned to do)· She was looking forward to putting her plans into action.· The committee uses the expertise of local organisations to put these ideas into action.adjectivesimmediate/prompt/swift action· The public wants immediate action to stop the terrorists.urgent action (=that needs to be done immediately)· The Opposition called for urgent action to reduce unemployment.firm/tough action· We need firm action to deal with the problem.decisive action (=that has a big effect on the way something develops)· We are urging the international community to take decisive action on debt relief.drastic action (=that has a very severe effect)· The president decided to take drastic action.further action· No further action is necessary.direct action (=that is aimed at making a government or company do something)· In a bid to stop whale hunting, Greenpeace have threatened direct action.political action· Some forms of political action are more effective than others.industrial/strike action (=that workers take in order to protest about pay, working conditions etc)· The miners voted in favour of industrial action.joint action (=that two or more countries, organizations etc take together)· Community leaders agreed to take joint action on scientific, social and environmental issues.phrasesa course of action· Have you decided on a course of action?a plan of action· The General outlined his plan of action for the campaign.· Environmental groups have put forward an action plan.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5phrasesbe killed/wounded in action (=killed or wounded while fighting)· Four of her sons have been killed in action.be missing in action (=used to say that a soldier has not returned after a battle and their body has not been found)· A further 9,000 allied military personnel are still officially listed as missing in action.verbssee action (=be involved in fighting)· By the time he was 20 he’d seen action in the Gulf War and Bosnia.go into action· American soldiers are going into action against the Mujahadin.be sent into action· He declared that French soldiers will not be sent into action in Iraq.adjectivesmilitary action· America is not ruling out military action against Iran.enemy action· The ship was damaged by enemy action.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6adjectiveslegal action· The singer threatened legal action against the magazine.court action· The couple are still considering whether to take court action.a libel action (=taken against someone who has written or printed untrue statements about you)· Judge Johan Kreigler dismissed a libel action brought against two newspapers.a civil action (=involving business or property, rather than a crime)· The victim can seek damages in a civil action.verbstake legal action· He is within his rights to take legal action.face legal action· The council demanded that we remove the posters, or face legal action.bring a legal action· Justice Mayor ruled that she cannot bring a legal action for damages against the plaintiff.THESAURUS– Meaning 2action noun [countable] something that someone does: · He is responsible for his own actions.· They refused to give a reason for their actions.act noun [countable] a particular type of action: · violent actsact of violence/kindness/defiance etc: · I believe the killing was an act of desperation.activities noun [plural] things that people do, especially for enjoyment or to achieve an aim: · leisure activities· political activities· Surveys may not give a true picture of people’s activities.behaviour British English, behavior American English noun [uncountable] the things that someone does and the way they behave: · Do you think that advertisements really influence people’s behaviour?· The man’s behaviour seemed rather odd.move noun [countable] something that you do in order to achieve something: · Her decision to sell the shares had been a smart move.· It’s a bold move to start a business in the current economic climate.· He needed time to figure out his next move.step noun [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed: · The first step is to make sure we have got funding for the project.· We must take steps to make sure that this does not happen again.· This is an important step towards peace.measure noun [countable] an official action that is intended to deal with a particular problem: · There are increased security measures at airports.· The school was closed as a precautionary measure following a chemical leak.gesture noun [countable] something that you do to show how you feel about someone or something: · Do you think it would be a nice gesture to send her some flowers?gesture of goodwill/solidarity/defiance: · The company gave us £100 as a gesture of goodwill.deed noun [countable] especially literary an action, especially one that is very good or very bad: · evil deeds· heroic deeds· This is my good deed for the day.exploits noun [plural] formal exciting or brave actions: · daring exploits· His exploits were legendary.feat noun [countable] something someone does that people admire because you need a lot of skill, courage, or strength to do it: · Completing a marathon is a remarkable feat for a six-year-old.· The bridge is a great feat of engineering.· action1 noun action2 verb actionaction2 verb [transitive] formal Verb Table Collocations Phrases to do a specific thing that needs to be done, especially after discussing it: How are we actually going to action these objectives?
WDF	action [ˈækʃn] CET4CET6TEM4考研 n502 86253 16051 6099 15826 16796 31481 NOUN430 3373908 Spoken: 83666862 actions[16381] 行为(53%)，活动(13%)，措施(12%)，情节(11%)，起诉(5%)，事件(2%)，交战(1%)，效用(1%)，姿态(1%)，机能(1%) n.行动；活动；功能；战斗；情节 n.(Action)人名；(英)埃克申

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