take action
采取行动,行动起来,付诸行动,采取措施
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Definitions
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- : the process or state of acting or of being active: The machine is not in action now.
- : something done or performed; act; deed.
- : an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or mental activity: a crisis that demands action instead of debate; hoping for constructive action by the landlord.
- : actions, habitual or usual acts; conduct: He is responsible for his actions.
- : energetic activity: a man of action.
- : an exertion of power or force: the action of wind upon a ship's sails.
- : effect or influence: the action of morphine.
- : Physiology. a change in organs, tissues, or cells leading to performance of a function, as in muscular contraction.
- : way or manner of moving: the action of a machine or of a horse.
- : the mechanism by which something is operated, as that of a gun or a piano.
- : a military encounter or engagement; battle, skirmish, or the like.
- : actual engagement in fighting an enemy; military or naval combat: He saw action in Vietnam.
- : Literature. the main subject or story, as distinguished from an incidental episode.
- : Theater. an event or series of events that form part of a dramatic plot: the action of a scene.one of the three unities.Compare unity.
- : the gestures or deportment of an actor or speaker.
- : Fine Arts. the appearance of animation, movement, or emotion given to figures by their attitude, position, or expression.
- : Law. a proceeding instituted by one party against another.the right of bringing it.
- : Slang. interesting or exciting activity, often of an illicit nature: He gave us some tips on where the action was.gambling or the excitement of gambling: The casino usually offers plenty of action.money bet in gambling, especially illegally.
- : Ecclesiastical. a religious ceremony, especially a Eucharistic service.the canon of the Mass.those parts of a service of worship in which the congregation participates.
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- : characterized by brisk or dynamic action: an action car; an action melodrama.
Phrases
- actions speak louder than words
- all talk and no action
- piece of the action
- swing into action
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
Rather, she advocated for affirmative action as a principle of equality of opportunity.
That possibility represents the culmination of a decades-long plan of action by conservatives who specifically and deliberately targeted the nation’s courts.
Monmouth County Prosecutor Chris Gramiccioni called the actions of two Asbury Park officers a “textbook definition of a breach of the position of trust.”
Bernstein said Wyatt’s actions helped the other hackers remain anonymous and that his phone account was used to send threatening text messages to relatives of victims.
Bank stocks had sharp losses Monday morning after a report alleged that several of them continue to profit from illicit dealings with criminal networks despite being previously fined for similar actions.
While this deferred action is controversial in the United States, in Mexico, what Obama did is universally popular.
This is where much of the action will be for anti-LGBT groups.
In 2008, Huckabee raised a little over $16 million, with less than $55,000 coming from political action committees.
The possibility that the same outcome could happen another way -- namely a guy asks me out -- keeps me from taking action.
But taking such action puts them at odds with the most powerful and best-organized segment of their coalition.
Let the thought of self pass in, and the beauty of great action is gone, like the bloom from a soiled flower.
He saw Gen. Braddock as he passed on to his defeat, and could give a succinct account of that sanguinary action.
The wisdom of a scribe cometh by his time of leisure: and he that is less in action, shall receive wisdom.
Words are often everywhere as the minute-hands of the soul, more important than even the hour-hands of action.
The action was at first a little confusing to Edna, but she soon lent herself readily to the Creole's gentle caress.