| 单词 | acts |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔BEHAVE〕She acts as if she owns the place and we're her servants. 她的举止就好像她是这地方的主人，我们都是她的仆人。朗文写作活用〔Capraesque〕Of or evocative of the movies of Frank Capra, often promoting the positive social effects of individual acts of courage.卡普拉风格的：法兰卡普拉电影的精神风格，经常倡导个人勇敢行为对社会的正面影响美国传统〔DO/NOT DO〕The whole nation is very grateful for the numerous acts of kindness rendered in this time of crisis. 全国人民非常感激人们在这危急时刻给予的无数帮助。朗文写作活用〔DO/NOT DO〕We condemn all acts of violence, no matter what the reason. 我们谴责任何暴力行为，无论其理由是什么。朗文写作活用〔FIND〕Australian researchers have discovered a substance in coffee that acts like morphine. 澳大利亚研究人员在咖啡中发现了一种作用类似吗啡的物质。朗文写作活用〔God-given〕He acts as if he has the God-given right to tell us all what to do.他向我们发号施令就像是上帝给了他这种权利似的。麦克米伦高阶〔LIMIT〕Because of time constraints two acts had to be cut from the show. 由于时间上的限制，演出删去了两幕。朗文写作活用〔MAGIC〕The club features juggling and magic acts in addition to stand-up comedy. 这家俱乐部除了有单人滑稽说笑表演外，还有杂耍和魔术表演。朗文写作活用〔MARRY〕Many wives do not report acts of marital violence to the police. 许多妻子遭受丈夫的暴力却不向警方报告。朗文写作活用〔RELIGION〕All acts of religious worship were banned. 一切宗教崇拜活动都遭到了禁止。朗文写作活用〔SEX〕I don't want a room-mate who acts like a horny teenager with every woman he meets. 我可不想要一个每次见到女人就像性饥渴的青少年似的室友。朗文写作活用〔UNFAIR〕Congress is to launch an inquiry into discriminatory acts by immigration officials. 国会准备对移民官员的歧视行为进行调查。朗文写作活用〔WORD/PHRASE/SENTENCE〕Variety will be the catchword at the new venue, with acts ranging from stand-up comedy to poetry readings. 多样性将会成为新场地的标语，那里的表演从单人说笑表演到诗歌朗诵都有。朗文写作活用〔accountable〕They should be held accountable for their acts.他们应该对自己的行动负责。英汉大词典〔act of God〕The company cannot be held responsible in cases of bad weather or other acts of God.如果出现恶劣天气或其他不可抗力，公司将不承担责任。韦氏高阶〔act on〕This drug acts very fast on the central nervous system.这种药物很快作用到了中枢神经系统。外研社新世纪〔act the part〕Now that he's rich he certainly acts the part. [=behaves like a rich person] 他有钱了，当然表现得也像个有钱人的样子了。韦氏高阶〔act up〕His asthma acts up when it's cold outside.外面天气冷的话他的哮喘病就会发作。韦氏高阶〔actor〕Law One, such as the manager of a business, who acts for another.【法律】 代理人：代理他人职务的人，如业务经理美国传统〔act〕Alcohol acts quickly on the brain.酒精能迅速对大脑产生影响。牛津搭配〔act〕Because of the intense glare of the media most acts stay at the top only three years.由于传媒集中的宣传,多数短节目演员的鼎盛状态只能维持3年。英汉大词典〔act〕He acts really well.他演得很好。外研社新世纪〔act〕He never acts on other people's advice (= does what other people suggest).他一意孤行，从不听取别人的建议。剑桥高阶〔act〕He's a tough kid and he acts up a lot.他是个顽劣儿童，常常调皮捣蛋。朗文当代〔act〕Now that he is important he certainly acts the part.他现在是个要人了,行动举止自然神气起来。英汉大词典〔act〕Shakespeare's plays were written in five acts.莎士比亚的戏剧是按五幕剧格式创作的。剑桥高阶〔act〕She acts as his interpreter.她担任他的译员。外研社新世纪〔act〕She usually acts like a lady.她通常都表现得宛如淑女。外研社新世纪〔act〕The band was one of this summer's most successful live acts.这支乐队是今夏最火爆的现场演出团体之一。韦氏高阶〔act〕The club offers live music and cabaret acts.该俱乐部有音乐与卡巴莱歌舞的现场表演。牛津搭配〔act〕The padding acts as a cushion if the player falls or is hit by the ball.万一选手摔倒或者被球击中，衬垫可以起到缓冲作用。朗文当代〔act〕They found comfort in small acts of kindness towards each other.他们在对彼此的友善行为中得到慰藉。外研社新世纪〔act〕They remain one of rock music's most exciting live acts.他们一直是摇滚乐坛最刺激的现场表演者之一。麦克米伦高阶〔act〕They were one of rock's most impressive live acts.他们是最富感染力的现场表演摇滚乐组合之一。牛津高阶〔act〕This scene acts well.这个情景很适于舞台演出美国传统〔act〕When he's angry, he acts the fool.他一生气就装傻。朗文当代〔aggression〕Acts of aggression against gays and lesbians are not always reported.男女同性恋者遭到挑衅并非总是报案。牛津搭配〔alike〕Not everyone acts or thinks alike.不是每个人的行动或想法都是一致的。麦克米伦高阶〔annoy〕To cause slight irritation to (another) by troublesome, often repeated acts.使生气，使烦恼：用烦人的，通常是重复性的行为使（别人）生气美国传统〔appendage〕The court system acts as an appendage to the government.法院系统附属于政府。韦氏高阶〔balance〕The slow and steady Mr. Smith acts as a balance to his wayward wife.稳当的史密斯先生对他任性的妻子起着缓冲作用。英汉大词典〔beneath〕She acts as if even speaking to us is beneath her.她的样子好像和我们说句话都有失身份。朗文当代〔beneficent〕Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.慈善的，行善的：具有仁慈或宽容的特征的或表现出仁慈或宽容的美国传统〔benevolence〕An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.仁慈：表现为有善良、慈善行为的意向美国传统〔bestow〕The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery.乔治十字勋章是为了表彰英国平民的英勇行为而颁发的。剑桥高阶〔better〕He sings better than he acts.他唱歌比演戏强。韦氏高阶〔block〕Lack of training acts as a block to progress in a career.缺乏训练会妨碍事业的发展。牛津高阶〔boy〕He plays baseball, drinks a lot of beer and generally acts like one of the boys.他踢足球，喝啤酒，总的说来是典型的男人作为。剑桥高阶〔broker〕One that acts as an agent for others, as in negotiating contracts, purchases, or sales in return for a fee or commission.经纪人：他人的代理，如在谈判签约、购买或为收佣金而出售时的代理人美国传统〔buffer〕Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress.家庭和朋友的支持有助于减缓压力。牛津高阶〔buffer〕The airbag acts as a buffer between the driver and the steering wheel.气囊可作为司机和方向盘之间的缓冲物。麦克米伦高阶〔buffer〕The organization acts as a buffer between the management and the union.这个组织在资方与工会之间起缓冲作用。牛津搭配〔bulkhead〕A wall or embankment, as in a mine or along a waterfront, that acts as a protective barrier.（坑内的）堵壁、堤岸、挡土墙：在矿井里或沿着水边的墙或堤，用来当作当保护物的障碍物美国传统〔camouflage〕The rabbit's white fur acts as a camouflage in the snow.在雪中，兔子的白色毛皮就是它的保护色。韦氏高阶〔camouflage〕The whiteness of the arctic fox acts as camouflage , hiding it from its enemies.北极狐的白色起到了保护色的作用，帮助它躲避天敌。朗文当代〔cannon〕An antique cannon acts as a reminder of less peaceful times.一门古董大炮让人想起不太和平的年代。外研社新世纪〔circus〕The acts are performed in the circus.表演在圆形剧场进行。外研社新世纪〔civilly〕He acts civilly.他行动有礼貌。文馨英汉〔clip〕You will see in this clip how well she acts.在这个片段里你会看到她的表演有多好。牛津搭配〔coaster〕One who acts in an aimless manner.无目的地行动者美国传统〔coitus〕Sexual acts do not necessarily lead to pregnancy, but pregnancy does not occur without coitus.性行为不一定导致怀孕, 但没有性交合肯定就不会怀孕。外研社新世纪〔comedienne〕A woman professional entertainer who tells jokes or performs various other comic acts.喜剧女演员：说笑话或进行各种其他滑稽表演的职业女演艺者美国传统〔comprehension〕Such acts of cruelty are beyond the comprehension of most people.超出（某人的）理解范围麦克米伦高阶〔condemnation〕The government's statement was a condemnation of all acts of terrorism.政府的声明是对所有恐怖主义行为的谴责。韦氏高阶〔condemn〕The government condemns all acts of terrorism.政府谴责一切恐怖主义行为。韦氏高阶〔conduct〕The way a person acts, especially from the standpoint of morality and ethics.操行，行为：一个人行为的方式，尤指从道德和伦理的角度来看美国传统〔consistory〕Roman Catholic Church An assembly of cardinals presided over by the pope for the solemn promulgation of papal acts, such as the canonization of a saint.【罗马天主教】 教议会上院：正式颁布天主教法令并由教皇主持的红衣主教集会，如正式封某人为圣徒等美国传统〔convey〕The hollow inside of the top section acts as a chimney and conveys the heat to the water, which boils in a few minutes.顶部的中空部分就像一个烟囱, 将热量传递给水, 使水在几分钟之内就沸腾起来。外研社新世纪〔convulse〕He convulsed the audience with his funny acts.他以滑稽的动作使观众哄堂大笑。21世纪英汉〔corner〕He acts as if he's cornered the market on new ideas.他表现得好像只有他才想得出新点子。韦氏高阶〔craw〕What really sticks in my craw is the way he acts as if he's done nothing wrong.他表现得好像自己并没有错，这才是真正让我恼火的地方。韦氏高阶〔depressor nerve〕A nerve that when stimulated acts to lower arterial blood pressure.减压神经：受到刺激后会使动脉血压降低的神经美国传统〔desist〕We hope that the military regime will desist from its acts of violence.我们希望军人政权停止其暴力行为。朗文当代〔deterrent〕An alarm acts as a deterrent to most burglars.警报对大多数的窃贼能起到威慑作用。外研社新世纪〔deterrent〕Fear of being caught acts as a deterrent to breaking the law.逮捕会对违法起到威慑作用。麦克米伦高阶〔dildo〕He acts like a real dildo after he's had a few drinks.他喝了几杯酒，就表现得像个傻瓜似的。剑桥高阶〔dirty word〕The way he acts, you'd think compassion was a dirty word.看到他的一举一动，你会认为同情是个令人讨厌的字眼。韦氏高阶〔diuretic〕Alcohol acts as a diuretic, making you even more dehydrated.酒起着利尿剂的作用，会使你更加脱水。柯林斯高阶〔drag〕The satellite acts as a drag on the shuttle.卫星成了航天飞机的累赘。柯林斯高阶〔embrace〕Charity embraces all acts of generous giving.慈善包括所有慷慨给予的行为。韦氏高阶〔engineer〕To plan, manage, and put through by skillful acts or contrivance; maneuver.策划，管理：通过技巧的行动或诡计而计划、管理或完成；策划美国传统〔enolase〕An enzyme present in muscle tissue that acts in carbohydrate metabolism.烯醇酶：一种存在于肌肉组织里的酶，在碳水化合物的新陈代谢中起作用美国传统〔entr'acte〕Another performance, as of music or dance, provided between two acts of a theatrical performance.幕间插演的其它表演，如音乐或舞蹈美国传统〔evildoer〕One that performs evil acts.坏人：作恶的人美国传统〔facilitator〕The teacher both participates in and acts as facilitator in the collaborative context.教师在这个合作过程中, 既是参与者, 又是推动者。外研社新世纪〔fruity〕She acts a little fruity.她的举止有些古怪。韦氏高阶〔fulcrum〕Zoology An anatomical structure that acts as a hinge or a point of support.【动物学】 转节：解剖学上用作支点或转节的结构美国传统〔gatekeeper〕His secretary acts as a gatekeeper, reading all mail before it reaches her boss.老板的秘书负责把关，所有邮件都由她先过目再呈送给老板。牛津高阶〔gender bender〕One who dresses or acts in an androgynous manner.两性的特征：一个人穿着或行为具有两性兼有的特征美国传统〔genocide〕They have alleged that acts of genocide and torture were carried out.他们声称有人实施了大屠杀和酷刑。外研社新世纪〔get〕The way he acts, it's like he's out to get me.决心伤害（或惩罚）某人麦克米伦高阶〔goombah〕A companion or an associate, especially an older friend who acts as a patron, a protector, or an adviser.同伴或同事：同伴或同事，特指以赞助人，保护人或顾问身份出现的年长的朋友美国传统〔grow on trees〕He acts as if money grows on trees.他花钱大手大脚，好像钱来得很容易似的。韦氏高阶〔guardsman〕A person who acts as a guard.卫士：担当哨兵工作的人美国传统〔handler〕One who acts as the trainer or second of a boxer.拳击手的训练者或其比赛时的助手美国传统〔hepatic〕A drug that acts on the liver.保肝药：可作用于肝的药剂美国传统〔high-visibility〕High-visibility policing acts as a deterrent to crime.高姿态执行警务是一种对罪犯的威慑。剑桥高阶〔immunity〕Unions were granted immunity from prosecution for non-violent acts.工会被赋予非暴力行动的起诉豁免权。牛津搭配〔impulse〕Sean's a fast thinker, and he acts on impulse.肖恩是个思维敏捷、行事随兴的人。柯林斯高阶〔indecency〕They were found guilty of acts of gross indecency.他们被判犯有严重猥亵罪。外研社新世纪〔inquisitorial〕Relating to a trial in which one party acts as both prosecutor and judge.不公开刑事诉讼程序的：有关一场审问的，其中一方既是原告又是法官美国传统〔instigation〕They were charged with the possession of articles for the preparation, instigation, and commission of terrorism acts.他们被指控持有用于准备、煽动及实施恐怖主义行为的物品。外研社新世纪〔interest〕He acts always out of his own interest(s).他不论干什么都是出于私利的考虑。英汉大词典〔interlude〕A short farcical entertainment performed between the acts of a medieval mystery or morality play.幕间幽默短剧：在中世纪神秘剧或道德剧各幕之间表演的滑稽短剧美国传统〔interlude〕An entertainment between the acts of a play.戏剧的幕间节目美国传统〔interneuron〕A nerve cell found entirely within the central nervous system that acts as a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons.中间神经原：被发现完全在中枢神经系统内部的一个神经细胞，是感觉神经原和运动神经原之间的联系纽带美国传统〔interval〕Chiefly British An intermission, as between acts of a play.【多用于英国】 幕间休息：戏剧两幕之间的休息时间美国传统〔judicator〕One that acts as judge.仲裁人：行事如法官的人，作为仲裁人行事的人美国传统〔justice〕Acts of terrorism must not escape justice .恐怖主义行为必定逃脱不了法律的制裁。朗文当代〔kindness〕Show your appreciation by little acts of kindness.通过点滴善行来表达你的感激之情吧。牛津搭配〔liaison〕She acts as a liaison between the police department and city schools.她是警察局和城市学校之间的联络人。韦氏高阶〔libertine〕One who acts without moral restraint; a dissolute person.放荡不羁的人：行动没有道德约束的人；放荡的人美国传统〔like〕He acts like a grown-up person.他的举止行为像成人。英汉大词典〔like〕She acts like she owns the place.她的举动就像那地方是她的一样。牛津高阶〔lunch〕That guy acts like he's out to lunch.那个家伙好像不知道发生了什么似的。韦氏高阶〔magnet〕The scent of flowers acts as a magnet to bees.花的香味像磁石一样吸引着蜜蜂。牛津搭配〔mechanism〕Pain acts as a natural defence mechanism.疼痛起着自然防护机制的作用。牛津高阶〔mind game〕An act or series of acts of calculated psychological manipulation, especially in order to confuse or intimidate. Often used in the plural.心理游戏：一个或是一连串计算心理操纵的行动，特别是为了使人困惑或者受胁迫。常用复数美国传统〔mobility〕The high cost of living acts as an obstacle to mobility of labor.高昂的生活费阻碍了劳动力的流动。牛津搭配〔moderator〕She acts as the moderator in our office meetings.她是我们办公室会议的主持人。韦氏高阶〔mummer〕One who acts or plays in a pantomime.哑剧演员：在哑剧中扮演角色或演出的人美国传统〔omission〕He is responsible through acts of omission and commission for grave violations of human rights.他应对自己有意无意严重违反人权的行为负责。外研社新世纪〔overgrown〕He acts like an overgrown child.他行事就像一个大小孩。韦氏高阶〔overwhelmed〕There were so many acts of kindness that I was overwhelmed.有这么多人伸出援手, 我深受感动。外研社新世纪〔pageboy〕One, usually a boy, who acts or serves as a page.当听差的男孩或男人：一个人，通常是个男孩，担当听差美国传统〔part〕The first and second parts of Goethe's Faust are divided into acts.歌德的《浮士德》的第一部分和第二部分被分为若干幕。韦氏高阶〔pattern〕His behavior fits a pattern of violent acts.他的举动符合暴力行为的模式。朗文当代〔perform〕We are looking for people who have performed outstanding acts of bravery.我们在寻找那些有过杰出英勇事迹的人。外研社新世纪〔picture〕I believe her husband's in pictures (= he acts in movies or works in the industry).我相信她丈夫在电影圈。牛津搭配〔placeholder〕One who acts as a deputy or a proxy.代理：做代理或委托的人美国传统〔prat〕He acts like a real prat sometimes.他有时表现得真像个傻子。韦氏高阶〔preserve〕Something that acts to preserve; a preservative.防腐剂：用于保存的物质；防腐剂美国传统〔principal〕The person having prime responsibility for an obligation as distinguished from one who acts as surety or as an endorser.当事人：对某一义务负首要责任的人，区别于担保人或背书转让人美国传统〔procure〕To obtain for another (a person) for sex acts.拉皮条：为（某人）做淫媒美国传统〔prostitute〕One who solicits and accepts payment for sex acts.妓女或男娼：拉客并接受性行为报酬的人美国传统〔prostitution〕The act or practice of engaging in sex acts for hire.卖淫：从事肉体交易的行为或做法美国传统〔rape〕To force (another person) to submit to sex acts, especially sexual intercourse; commit rape on.强奸：强迫（某人）与之进行性行为，特别是性交；对…实行强奸美国传统〔rearrangement〕As students of chemistry know, even small rearrangements of a molecule's structure can produce a compound that acts differently.学化学的学生都知道，分子结构哪怕有很小的变动，都会产生新的引起不同化学反应的化合物。剑桥高阶〔rebellion〕These nouns denote acts of violence intended to change or overthrow an existing order or authority.这些名词指那些想要改变或推翻现存秩序或权威的暴力行为。美国传统〔reminder〕The ruined church acts as a constant reminder of the war.这座被毁的教堂使人们时刻铭记那场战争。牛津搭配〔renin〕A protein-digesting enzyme that is released by the kidney and acts to raise blood pressure by activating angiotensin.高血压蛋白原酶：一种由肾脏分泌的蛋白质消化酶，通过使血管紧张肽原酶活化而使血压升高美国传统〔reputation〕He can still salvage his reputation if he acts quickly.他如果迅速行动，还能挽救自己的声誉。牛津搭配〔reward〕Something given or received in recompense for worthy behavior or in retribution for evil acts.报答，报应：为相应的行为做酬劳或为邪恶的举止做回报而授予或收到的某些东西美国传统〔ritual〕The performance of such acts.仪式的举行：这些活动的举行美国传统〔role player〕One who assumes or acts out a particular role.角色扮演者：担任或表演特定角色的人美国传统〔rough trade〕Violent, often brutal sex acts.粗野的：常指野蛮的性行为美国传统〔sabotage〕The terrorists were planning acts of sabotage to destabilize the country.恐怖分子在策划破坏国家安定的行动。朗文当代〔sacrilegious〕A number of churches were sacked and sacrilegious acts committed.很多教堂都被洗劫一空，而且作出了诸多渎神之举。柯林斯高阶〔same-sex〕The child's same-sex parent acts as a role model.孩子的同性家长是孩子效仿的榜样。牛津高阶〔sanction〕A penalty, specified or in the form of moral pressure, that acts to ensure compliance or conformity.道德制裁：确保顺从或一致的处罚，明文规定或以精神上压制的形式美国传统〔security〕Call building security if a visitor acts suspicious.如果来客行动诡异就打电话给大楼保安人员美国传统〔service〕Acts of devotion to God; witness.忠于上帝的行为；证言美国传统〔sex work〕The performance of sex acts for hire; prostitution.性工作，卖淫：被雇用以从事性行为；卖淫美国传统〔sleepwalk〕To walk or perform other motor acts while asleep; somnambulate.梦游：睡眠时走动或做其它肌肉动作；梦游美国传统〔slowpoke〕One that moves, works, or acts slowly.行动迟缓的人：移动、工作或动作缓慢的人美国传统〔somebody〕She acts as if she were a somebody since she won the prize.自从获奖以后她就表现得自命不凡。英汉大词典〔squarely〕He always acts squarely.他一向光明正大地行动。文馨英汉〔stockbroker〕One that acts as an agent in the buying and selling of stocks or other securities; a broker.证券经纪人：股票或其他证券买卖的代理人；经纪人美国传统〔straw boss〕A worker who acts as a boss or crew leader in addition to performing regular duties.工头助手：除执行日常责职外还充当老板或领头的工人美国传统〔subdeacon〕A cleric who acts as assistant to the deacon at High Mass.副执事：天主教大教大弥撒中作为在祭助手的神职人员美国传统〔substrate〕The material or substance on which an enzyme acts.被酶作用：酶在其上进行作用的物质美国传统〔surrogate mother〕One that acts as, serves as, or is a mother substitute.作为替身母亲的人美国传统〔term〕They are serving prison terms for acts of a political nature.他们因政治性行为在服刑。英汉大词典〔terrorism〕These measures failed to end acts of terrorism.这些措施没能终结恐怖主义行动。外研社新世纪〔terrorism〕They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.他们因恐怖主义活动被捕。韦氏高阶〔vice regent〕One who acts as a regent's deputy.副摄政者：代理摄政王的人美国传统〔vigour〕The drug acts with vigour.此药性烈。英汉大词典〔vindictive〕Vindictive acts rarely do much good.报复行为难有好结果。英汉大词典〔violence〕Passion can drive otherwise gentle individuals to extreme acts of violence.盛怒会使原本温和的人产生极端暴力行为。外研社新世纪〔weird〕My little brother acts weird sometimes.我小弟有时举止怪异。韦氏高阶〔zafirlukast〕A drug that acts as a leukotriene receptor antagonist, reduces the inflammatory process, and is used to treat the signs and symptoms of asthma.白三烯受体对抗剂：用作白三烯受体对抗剂的药剂，可以消炎并用于治疗哮喘的症状美国传统A play is divided into acts which are themselves divided into scenes.一出戏分成若干幕，每幕又分成若干场。剑桥国际Although racial prejudice has not yet disappeared, skin colour no longer acts as a bar to advancement.虽然种族歧视还未消失，但肤色已不再是晋升的障碍。剑桥国际Charlie strongly denied the acts of villainy of which he was accused, such as forcing people to watch while he smashed up their homes.查里被指控犯有流氓行为，如捣毁人家家园时还逼人家看着，对此他强烈否认。剑桥国际Criminal law involves acts which are considered harmful to society as a whole, such as murder.刑法涉及被认为对社会整体有害的行为，如谋杀。剑桥国际Derek plays football, drinks a lot of beer and generally acts like one of the boys (= a typical male).德里克踢足球，大量喝啤酒，总体行为是典型的男子汉。剑桥国际Each bank acts autonomously.每家银行自主经营。牛津商务English and Welsh state schools have daily acts of worship for their pupils.英格兰与威尔士公立学校的学生们每天都作礼拜。剑桥国际He never acts blindly. 他从不盲目行事。译典通He never acts on other people's advice (=does what other people suggest).他从不按别人的建议行事。剑桥国际He witnessed some appalling acts of barbarism during the war.在战争中他亲眼目睹了令人震惊的野蛮行为。剑桥国际He's always so headstrong and never thinks before he acts.他非常任性，从不三思而后行。剑桥国际I can't fathom her (= I do not understand her or why she acts as she does).我看不透她。剑桥国际In Britain the Victoria Cross is awarded for acts of great bravery during wartime.在英国，维多利亚十字勋章用来授予那些在战争中创出英勇事迹的人。剑桥国际In the movie, a wicked stepmother acts as a foil to the noble young princess. 电影里，一位邪恶的继母衬托那位高贵的小公主。译典通No criminal charges were brought against him after the police decided that the sexual acts he performed with his neighbour were consensual (=both people agreed to it).在警察断定他和邻居发生的性行为是两厢情愿的之后，他没有受到刑事指控。剑桥国际Old people have been terrorized (= forced by threats or acts of violence) into staying at home after dark.老人们吓得天黑后不敢出门。剑桥国际She was found to have taken strych nine, a substance which acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system.她被发现服用了马钱子碱，一种刺激中枢神经系统的兴奋剂。剑桥国际Some people say that capital punishment acts as (=has the effect of being) a deterrent.一些人认为死刑具有威慑作用。剑桥国际Street gangs have been terrorizing the neighbourhood (= causing fear to people by the threat or acts of violence) -- smashing windows and burning cars.街头团伙使邻里惊恐不安，他们砸窗玻璃，焚烧汽车。剑桥国际The London Clearing House acts as a central counterparty for trades on London's futures and options markets.伦敦清算所担任伦敦期货和期权市场交易的中央结算机构。牛津商务The actress acts very well. 这位女演员的表演非常出色。译典通The auditors had been warned of possible illegal acts within the company.已经有人提醒审计员，公司内部可能存在非法行为。牛津商务The lizard's light brown skin acts as (a) camouflage in the desert sand.蜥蜴浅棕色的皮肤成为它在沙漠里的保护色。剑桥国际The man was punished for his evil acts. 此人因其恶行受到惩罚。译典通The prosecutor called the young man's crimes the most unspeakable acts he had ever heard of.起诉人称这个年轻人所犯的罪是他所听说过的最最无法说出口的。剑桥国际The rebels’pacific gestures (= acts intended to achieve peace) have met with little response from the army.造反者和平的姿态未得到军队什么反应。剑桥国际The whole situation is nearing flash point with widespread acts of civil unrest.由于广泛蔓延的民众骚乱，整个形势变得一触即发。剑桥国际They have been accused of committing abhorrent acts of terrorism.他们被指控犯有令人痛恨的恐怖主义行为。剑桥国际Three people have been killed in high-speed pursuits (= acts of chasing) by the police recently.三个人在最近一次警察的高速追击中毙命。剑桥国际 |
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