action
01
开始！
used to signal the beginning of an activity, typically a performance
例子
Let's try it from the top. Action!
让我们从头开始。动作！
" Action! " marked the start of the live broadcast.
灯光，摄影机，开拍！
Action
01
行动, 措施
the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind
例子
The team took immediate action to address the client ’s concerns.
团队立即采取行动解决客户的担忧。
Her actions during the crisis showed great leadership.
她在危机期间的行动表现出了伟大的领导力。
02
行动, 活动
the state of being active
例子
The athlete thrives on constant action.
The city is full of action day and night.
03
行动, 战斗
the act of fighting a war or battle
例子
The action on the battlefield was intense, with both sides fiercely contesting the territory.
战场上的行动非常激烈，双方激烈争夺领土。
Historical records detail the action of the war in vivid and dramatic terms.
历史记录以生动和戏剧性的方式详细描述了战争的行动。
04
行动, 现象
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
例子
The action of the waves eroded the cliffs.
Wind action shaped the sand dunes.
05
诉讼, 法律程序
a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal
例子
The action was filed to resolve the dispute between the two parties.
该诉讼是为了解决双方之间的纠纷而提起的。
The company faced legal action for breach of contract.
该公司因违反合同而面临法律诉讼。
06
动作, 机制
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
例子
The piano 's action must be repaired.
The firearm 's action determines its rate of fire.
07
行动, 活动
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
例子
Her leadership is full of action.
The team shows courage and action in crisis.
08
动作, 情节
a series of events that are represented in a story or drama
例子
The novel 's action unfolds across three generations.
电影中的动作节奏很快，让每个人都坐立不安。
Most of the action occurs in the city's underworld.
冒险电影中的动作场面编排完美，令人振奋。
09
行动, 主要活动
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
例子
Wall Street is where the financial action happens.
The action in tech startups is concentrated in Silicon Valley.
10
行动, 措施
an act by a government body or supranational organization
例子
The government took action to improve public safety.
Environmental action is needed to combat climate change.
11
动作, 冒险
fast-moving events that create excitement or a sense of danger
例子
The film is full of thrilling action.
这部电影充满了惊险的动作场面。
Soldiers were caught in the heat of action.
动作片因其快节奏的刺激而受欢迎。
12
行动, 活动
a fun or exciting activity
例子
Skiing in the Alps provides plenty of action.
派对充满了活力，每个人都准备好了一些行动。
The festival was packed with action and entertainment.
他总是在每次活动的行动中心。
13
行动, 行为
something that is done, an event or act carried out by a person or group
例子
The police investigated his actions during the robbery.
警方调查了他在抢劫期间的行动。
His actions showed a lack of consideration for others.
他的行动显示出对他人缺乏考虑。
14
性行为, 性交
sexual activity or intercourse, often used with a quantifier
Slang例子
She gave him some action last night.
她昨晚给了他一些行动。
I hope to get a bit of action with the hot guy from the club.
我希望能和俱乐部里的那个帅哥有一点行动。
to action
01
执行, 实施
to take steps or do something in order to achieve a particular goal or result
例子
The team will action the plan once the budget is approved.
一旦预算获批，团队将实施该计划。
She decided to action the recommendation from the meeting immediately.
她决定立即采取行动执行会议的建议。
02
提起诉讼, 起诉
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
例子
The company decided to action the supplier for breach of contract.
She actioned the tenant for unpaid rent.
