action
UK/'ækʃ(ə)n/US/'ækʃәn/
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLA1
Definitions
n.
The process of doing something to achieve a purpose
行动，行为
n.
Something done; a deed or measure taken
举措，措施
n.
Exciting events or fast-moving incidents, as in a film
（影片等的）动作场面，刺激情节
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedact (do) + -ion (act/process) = the doing itself. Where act is the bare verb, action names the process or result of acting. The film sense ('action!', action movie) extends from this: it's the part where things are actively happening.
Root act still carries 59 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.take action采取行动
- 2.course of action行动方针
- 3.plan of action行动计划
- 4.out of action失灵，不能用
- 5.in action在运转中
Example Sentences
- 1.
Words are easy; it's action that counts.
- 2.
The government took swift action to control prices.
- 3.
The movie is full of action and explosions.