to act out
[phrase form: act]
01
表现出来, 表达
to communicate one's emotions, often negative, by misbehaving
Intransitive
例子
The child was acting out because he was feeling neglected by his parents.
孩子行为失常，因为他感到被父母忽视了。
02
表演, 扮演
to perform a role or a scene on stage
Transitive: to act out a role or scene
例子
In the final act, the lead actress will be acting out a powerful soliloquy that reveals the character's inner turmoil.
在最后一幕中，女主角将表演一段揭示角色内心挣扎的有力独白。
03
扮演, 表演
to play a role as in a child's imaginative play, where they play scenarios with toys or with their friends
Transitive: to act out an imaginative role
例子
She asked her friends to help her act out a detective story, taking on different roles as they solved the mystery.
她请她的朋友们帮她表演一个侦探故事，在解决谜题时扮演不同的角色。
04
表现出来, 通过行动表达
to unconsciously display one's internal conflicts, emotions, or unresolved issues by visible actions, often as a defense mechanism
Transitive: to act out emotions or internal conflicts
例子
Some individuals with certain behavioral disorders may act out their unresolved issues through self-destructive behaviors.
某些行为障碍的个体可能会通过自毁行为表现出他们未解决的问题。
