to act
01
行动, 干预
to do something for a special reason
Intransitive: to act | to act in a specific manner
例子
The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services.
公司决定迅速采取行动以解决客户投诉并改善其服务。
In times of crisis, leaders must act decisively to ensure the safety and well-being of their people.
在危机时刻，领导者必须果断行动以确保人民的安全和福祉。
02
表演, 扮演
to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.
Transitive: to act a role
Intransitive: to act as a character
例子
In the movie, the talented actress will act as a determined detective solving a complex case.
在这部电影中，这位才华横溢的女演员将扮演一名决心解决复杂案件的侦探。
During the school play, he will act as the lead character.
在学校戏剧期间，他将扮演主角。
03
表演, 做作地表现
behave unnaturally or affectedly
04
行动, 表现
to behave in a certain way, especially in a particular situation or circumstance
Intransitive: to act in a specific manner
例子
She always acts with kindness and compassion towards others.
她总是以善良和同情心对待他人。
He knows how to act appropriately in social situations, making him a pleasant companion.
他知道如何在社交场合中适当行事，这使他成为一个愉快的伙伴。
05
假装, 表演
to pretend or demonstrate a certain quality or feeling that may not be genuine
Linking Verb: to act [adj]
例子
When asked about the surprise party, he had to act surprised even though he had known about it all along.
当被问及惊喜派对时，他不得不假装惊讶，尽管他一直都知道。
She decided to act confident during the job interview, even though she was feeling nervous.
她决定在求职面试中表现得自信，尽管她感到紧张。
06
表演, 扮演
to portray a character or deliver lines in a theatrical production
Intransitive: to act in a movie, play, etc.
例子
She decided to act in the school play and took on the role of the lead character.
她决定在学校戏剧中表演并担任主角。
The theater company will act in a classic Shakespearean play next month.
剧团下个月将在一部经典的莎士比亚戏剧中演出。
07
行动, 作用
to bring about a specific effect or outcome
Intransitive: to act in a specific manner
例子
The new policy is expected to act positively on employee morale.
新政策预计会对员工士气产生积极作用。
The medication is designed to act quickly to relieve pain and discomfort.
该药物旨在快速作用以缓解疼痛和不适。
08
参与, 投身
to participate or be involved in a particular task or pursuit
Intransitive: to act as sb
例子
She decided to act as a volunteer at the local animal shelter, helping care for and find homes for abandoned pets.
她决定在当地动物收容所充当志愿者，帮助照顾被遗弃的宠物并为它们找到家。
Despite his busy schedule, he always finds time to act as a mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs.
尽管他的日程很忙，但他总能找到时间充当有抱负的企业家的导师。
09
表演, 扮演
to be appropriate or fitting for a theatrical performance
Linking Verb: to act in a specific manner
例子
The classic Shakespearean play continues to act well on the stage, captivating audiences with its timeless themes and characters.
莎士比亚的经典戏剧继续在舞台上很好地表演，以其永恒的主题和角色吸引观众。
The new drama script was carefully crafted to act effectively during live performances.
新的戏剧剧本经过精心设计，可以在现场表演中有效地表演。
Act
01
幕, 部分
a main part of a play, opera, or ballet
例子
The first act of the play introduces the main characters and their conflicts.
戏剧的第一幕介绍了主要角色及其冲突。
Each act of the opera showcased the talents of the performers.
歌剧的每一幕都展示了表演者的才华。
02
艺人, 节目
a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage
例子
The opening act set the tone for the concert with their energetic performance.
开场表演以他们充满活力的表演为音乐会定下了基调。
The headlining act was the highlight of the festival, drawing thousands of fans.
头条表演者是音乐节的亮点，吸引了数千名粉丝。
03
行为, 假装
a manifestation of insincerity
04
行为
something specific that a person does
例子
Her act of kindness toward the stranger was heartwarming.
她对陌生人的行为令人感到温暖。
The soldier was awarded a medal for his brave act during the battle.
这名士兵因其在战斗中的勇敢行为而被授予勋章。
例子
The headline act drew in the largest crowd at the music festival.
头条表演在音乐节上吸引了最多的观众。
The solo act on stage captivated the audience with their heartfelt ballads.
舞台上的独唱表演以其真挚的民谣吸引了观众。
06
法律, 法案
a law that is passed by a parliament or congress
例子
The new education act aims to improve the quality of schools nationwide.
新的教育法案旨在提高全国学校的质量。
The parliament passed the health care act to provide better medical services to citizens.
议会通过了医疗保健法案，以向公民提供更好的医疗服务。
ACT
01
ACT, 美国的一种标准化大学入学考试，涵盖英语、数学、阅读和科学，有一个可选的写作部分
a standardized college admissions test in the US covering English, math, reading, and science, with an optional writing section
例子
She excelled on the ACT, securing admission to her preferred college.
她在ACT考试中表现出色，确保了她被心仪的大学录取。
ACT scores are required by many colleges for admissions.
许多大学要求入学时提供ACT成绩。
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