activity
UK/æk'tɪvɪtɪ/US/æk'tiviti/
NGSL 1kIELTSA1
Definitions
n.
A thing that people do, especially for interest or pleasure
活动
n.
The state of being active; busy movement or action
活跃，活动状态
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedact + -ive (tending to act) + -ity (state) = the state of acting, or a thing one does. Two everyday senses split from this: countable 'an activity' (a pursuit) and uncountable 'activity' (busyness).
Root act still carries 59 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.physical activity体育活动
- 2.economic activity经济活动
- 3.outdoor activity户外活动
- 4.criminal activity犯罪活动
Example Sentences
- 1.
The club offers activities for all ages.
- 2.
There was a lot of activity in the office before the deadline.
- 3.
Outdoor activities are good for children.