action

action
noun

[mass noun]the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
（尤指为达成一目的）行动，行动过程
demanding tougher action against terrorism.
要求采取更强硬的行动反对恐怖主义。
if there is a breach of regulations, we will take action.
要是有违反规章的情况，我们就会采取行动。
■the way in which something such as a chemical has an effect or influence
（化学物等起的）作用
the seeds require the catalytic action of water to release heat.
种子需要水的催化作用来散热。
■short for industrial action
industrial action 的简称
the rank and file want to call the action off.
基层群众想取消这次罢工。
■armed conflict
武力行为，武装冲突
servicemen listed as missing in action during the war.
战时在战斗中失踪人员名单上的军人。
■[count noun]a military engagement
战斗，作战，军事行动
a rearguard action.
后卫战斗。
■the events represented in a story or play
情节
the action is set in a country house.
故事发生在一所乡村房舍里。
■(informal)exciting or notable activity
(非正式)（令人激动的或值得注意的）活动
the weekend sporting action begins on Saturday.
周末的体育活动从周六开始。
people in media want to be where the action is.
媒体人员想亲临活动现场。
■[as exclamation]used by a film director as a command to begin
开始（电影导演开拍的指令）
lights, camera, action.
灯光，摄影，开始。
a thing done; an act
事情，行为
I would not be responsible for my actions if I saw him.
我要是见到他，就不会对我的行为负责。
■a legal process; a lawsuit
诉讼
a civil action for damages.
要求赔偿损失的民事诉讼。
■a gesture or movement
举动，行动
[usu. with modifier]a manner or style of doing something, typically the way in which a mechanism works or a person moves
做事方式，风格（尤指机械运转或人的动作方式）
a high paddle action in canoeing.
划船时的一次高桨划动。
■the mechanism that makes a machine or instrument work
（使机器或器械运转的）机制
a piano with an escapement action.
有控键装置的钢琴。

verb

[with obj.](一般作 be actioned)take action on; deal with
对…采取行动，处理
your request will be actioned.
你的请求会被受理的。

常用词组
actions speak louder than words

(proverb)what someone actually does means more than what they say they will do
(谚)事实胜于雄辩

go into action

start work or activity
开始行动，干起来

in action

engaged in a certain activity; in operation
在活动，在运转
watching him in action, normal workers are left in awe.
看他工作，普通工人都肃然起敬。

man (或 woman) of action

a person whose life is characterized by physical activity or deeds rather than by words or intellectual matters
实干者

out of action

temporarily unable to engage in a certain activity; not working
暂停活动，不（再）起作用；不（再）运转，失效
a heart attack put him out of action.
他心脏病发作，无法继续工作。

put into action

put into effect; carry out
生效；实施

语源

late middle English : via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere 'do, act'

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