[ I ] to behave in the stated way行为,行事;举止,表现
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When he saw the crash, the young boy acted very responsibly and called the police.
B2 [ I ] to do something for a particular purpose or to solve a problem做事;采取行动
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You'll have to act fast or you will lose your chance.
It's very important to act now before the problem gets really serious.
The court decided that the companies acted illegally.
Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests .
[ I ] to have an effect起作用,见效
B1 [ I or T ] to perform a part in a film, play, etc.演出;扮演,饰演
to behave in a particular, usually bad, way(通常指装腔作势地)装傻(作出一副假圣人的样子等)
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Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.
She's married, but she doesn't act as if she is, if you see what I mean.
Abraham was able to act as interpreter for our group.
Stop acting the fool, I'm trying to talk to you.
The whole play was appallingly acted.
B2 [ C ] something that you do行为;作为;所做之事
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His murder was an outrageous and barbarous act.
The word 'flight' has two different meanings: a plane journey, and the act of running away.
The law specifically forbids acts of this kind.
The George Cross is awarded to British civilians for acts of great bravery.
It was an act of extraordinary irresponsibility to leave someone who wasn't properly trained in charge of the machine.
C2 [ S ] behaviour that hides your real feelings or intentions装模作样;装腔作势;假装
[ C ] a person or group that performs a short piece in a show, or the piece that they perform.表演者(或表演组合);一段表演
B1 [ C ] a part of a play or opera(戏剧或歌剧的)幕
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The main characters are offstage for most of the second act.
The best part of his stage act was a brilliant Elvis Presley impression.
I saw the worst comedy act I've ever seen last night - it was absolutely dreadful!
He put on an act of bravery, but I know that he was absolutely terrified.
They may seem to be very polite and friendly, but it's only an act.
[ C ] specialized law a law or formal decision made by a parliament or other group of people who make the laws for their country法案;法令
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