| 释义 |
Noun: act akt- A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
- enactment - Something that people do or cause to happen
- deed, human action, human activity - A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
- A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
"he did his act three times every evening"
- routine, number, turn, bit - A manifestation of insincerity
"he put on quite an act for her benefit"
Verb: act akt- Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
"think before you act"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
- move - Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behaviour; conduct or comport oneself
"You should act like an adult"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
- behave, do - Play a role or part
"She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"
- play, represent - Discharge one's duties
"She acts as the chair"; "In what capacity are you acting?" - Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
"He acted the idiot"
- play, act as - Be suitable for theatrical performance
"This scene acts well" - Have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
"The breaks of my new car act quickly"
- work - Be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
- Behave unnaturally or affectedly
"She's just acting"
- dissemble, pretend - Perform on a stage or theatre
"She acts in this play"; "He acted in 'Julius Caesar'"
- play, roleplay, playact
Derived forms: acted, acts, acting See also: act on, act up, act upon, actable, acting, action, actor, actuate Type of: be, bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, dramatic composition, dramatic work, event, expression, instrument, legal document, legal instrument, manifestation, official document, perform, performance, public presentation, re-create, reflection, reflexion [Brit], serve, succeed, win Antonym: refrain Part of: ballet, concert dance, drama, dramatic play, opera, play Encyclopedia: Act |