单词 | acts |
释义 | act1 of 5noun ˈakt 1 a : the doing of a thing : deed an act of courage b law : something done voluntarily 2 : the process of doing something : action caught in the act 3 : the formal product of a legislative body : statute an act of Congress also : a decision or determination of a sovereign, a legislative council, or a court of justice 4 : one of the principal divisions of a theatrical work (such as a play or opera) a play in three acts 5 a : one of successive parts or performances (as in a variety show or circus) a magic act b : the performer or performers in such an act a two-person comedy act c : a performance or presentation identified with a particular individual or group They took their act on the road. d : the sum of a person's actions or effects that serve to create an impression or set an example a hard act to follow 6 : a display of affected behavior : pretense put on an act that deceived nobody His friendly concern was just an act. 7 often capitalized : a formal record of something done or transacted 8 : a state of real existence rather than possibility act 2 of 5verb acted; acting; acts intransitive verb 1 : to take action : move think before acting acted favorably on the recommendation 2 : to conduct oneself : behave act like a fool 3 a : to perform on the stage began acting at the age of eight b : to behave as if performing on the stage : pretend seemed angry but was just acting 4 : to perform a specified function : serve trees acting as a windbreak 5 : to produce an effect : work wait for a medicine to act 6 : to give a decision or award adjourned without acting on the bill 7 of a play : to be capable of being performed a play that acts well transitive verb 1 a : to represent or perform by action especially on the stage will act the part of Romeo in tonight's play b : feign, simulate act indifference c : impersonate 2 : to play the part of as if in a play act the man of the world 3 : to behave in a manner suitable to Act your age. 4 obsolete : actuate, animate actability ˌak-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun actable ˈak-tə-bəl adjective act 3 of 5abbreviation (1)1 active 2 actor 3 actual ACT 4 of 5abbreviation (2)1 Action for Children's Television 2 Association of Classroom Teachers 3 Australian Capital Territory ACT 5 of 5trademark ˌā-ˌsē-ˈtē —used for a standardized achievement test to evaluate suitability for college admission acts 1 of 2 noun1 as in routines a performance regularly presented by an individual or group in his nightclub act he impersonates a veritable galaxy of movie stars Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
2 as in shows a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive was putting on an act when she said she didn't mind being left out of the outing Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in laws a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature the Americans with Disabilities Act requires public buildings to have wheelchair access Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in things something done by someone it's acts such as this—lying about having to work late—that make me feel like I can't trust you Synonyms & Similar Words
acts 2 of 2verb1 as in plays to present a portrayal or performance of a local student acted the part of Tiny Tim in our theater company's production of A Christmas Carol Synonyms & Similar Words
2 as in works to produce a desired effect the painkiller acted surprisingly quickly Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in seems to give the impression of being always acting helpless, just to get attention Synonyms & Similar Words
4 as in functions to have a certain purpose the tail feathers of woodpeckers act as props while the birds excavate tree trunks for insects Synonyms & Similar Words
5 as in pretends to present a false appearance of if you act confident long enough, you'll begin to actually feel it Synonyms & Similar Words
6 as in mocks to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior someone who is willing to act the helpless little thing when she wants attention Synonyms & Similar Words
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