act (A2)
カタカナ: アクト
IPA: /ækt/
Definition
To do something, especially something that has a clear purpose or effect. It also refers to how someone conducts themselves or how they perform a role.
意味: 何かをすること、特に明確な目的や効果がある行動を指します。また、人の振る舞いや、演劇などで役を演じることも意味します。
Examples / 例文
She decided to act quickly before the situation got worse. — She decided to act quickly before the situation got worse.
The government must act now to reduce pollution. — The government must act now to reduce pollution.
He acted like he didn't know me when I saw him on the street. — He acted like he didn't know me when I saw him on the street.
Act の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Act:
How to Use Act
- act as (prepositional phrase)
- To function in a particular role or capacity. — "He will act as the team leader for this project."
- act on (phrasal verb)
- To take action based on information or advice. — "We must act on the warnings about climate change."
- act out (phrasal verb)
- To perform a scene or story, or to express feelings through behavior. — "The children acted out their favorite cartoon."
- act up (phrasal verb)
- To behave badly or strangely. — "My computer has been acting up all morning."
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