Noun
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;
5. a manifestation of insincerity;
Verb
1. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action);
2. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself;
3. play a role or part;
4. discharge one's duties;
5. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind;
6. be suitable for theatrical performance;
7. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected;
8. be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
9. behave unnaturally or affectedly;
10. perform on a stage or theater;
She seems to have camped up at the third act of the play.
This was an act of extreme brutality.
I query very much whether it is wise to act so hastily.
As the chairman is ill, I'm asking Mr. Sharp to act for him.
Mr. Jones will act as receiver for the company that has failed in business.
My first act was to run into the waiting room.
Don't take her seriously, it's all an act.
The Labour Party repealed the Act.
He was detected in the act of stealing.
Who will act as mediator in the dispute.
The government must act to firm prices up.
Don't make a rash act.
The policeman followed the thieves until they actually picked up the jewels, when he caught them in the act.
The legislature repealed the unpopular Rent Act.
The desire to be rich possessed him to act so.
Now , none of your empty talk . Let's see how you act.
The thief shook in his shoes when he was caught in the act.
It's wrong to act like that.
Now that you have expressed your determination, you should act.
I'll act as interpreter.
This is an act that outrages public opinion.
By gravitation the sun and planets act and react upon one another.
Try to act interested.
The military exercise was condemned as an act of aggression.
a deliberate act of vandalism
Hopefully his punishment will act as a deterrent to others.
an act of penance
He described the killing as a dastardly act.
act out
To perform in or as if in a play; dramatize
act out a story.
wanted to act out his theory.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without awareness or understanding.
act up
To misbehave.
To malfunction.
&I{Informal} To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
act of God
an instance of uncontrollable natural forces in operation (often used in insurance claims)
act of grace
a privilege or concession that cannot be claimed as a right
catch someone in the act
(一般作 be caught in the act)surprise someone in the process of doing something wrong
the thieves were caught in the act.
clean up one's act
behave in a more acceptable manner
get one's act together
(informal)galvanize oneself into organizing one's life or affairs effectively
get (或 be) in on the act
(informal)become or be involved in a particular activity, in order to gain profit or advantage
a hard (或 tough) act to follow
an achievement or performance which sets a standard regarded as being hard for others to measure up to
in the act of
in the process of
they photographed him in the act of reading other people's mail.
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act&I{【俚语】}
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together&I{【俚语】}
To get organized.
dumb act
dog and pony act
Bring them in here and do a dog and pony act.
Wally was there with his dog and pony show about water safety.
act, action, deed, operation, performance
law, constitution, regulation, code, rule, act
There is relatively little information about act, maybe you can watch a bilingual story to relax your mood, I wish you a happy day!
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