act

關於act的翻譯

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act definition

1. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
2. something that people do or cause to happen
3. a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
4. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
• examples: he did his act three times every evening
• examples: she had a catchy little routine
• examples: it was one of the best numbers he ever did
5. a manifestation of insincerity
• examples: he put on quite an act for her benefit
6. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
• examples: think before you act
• examples: We must move quickly
• examples: The governor should act on the new energy bill
• examples: The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
7. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
• examples: You should act like an adult
• examples: Don't behave like a fool
• examples: What makes her do this way?
• examples: The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
8. play a role or part
• examples: Gielgud played Hamlet
• examples: She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
• examples: She played the servant to her husband's master
9. discharge one's duties
• examples: She acts as the chair
• examples: In what capacity are you acting?
10. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
• examples: He acted the idiot
• examples: She plays deaf when the news are bad
11. be suitable for theatrical performance
• examples: This scene acts well
12. be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
13. perform on a stage or theater
• examples: She acts in this play
• examples: He acted in `Julius Caesar'
• examples: I played in `A Christmas Carol'