to do something for a purpose
Doctors must act fast in emergencies.
醫生必須在緊急情況下迅速行動。
to behave in a certain way
You should act kindly to others.
你應該友善待人。
to perform in a play or movie
She loves to act in school plays.
她喜歡在學校戲劇中表演。
to pretend to be someone
He tried to act brave when he was scared.
他害怕時試圖假裝勇敢。
to serve a role or function
The teacher will act as a guide for the trip.
老師將擔任這次旅行的嚮導。
to have an effect
The medicine will act quickly to reduce pain.
這種藥會快速起效來減輕疼痛。
something that someone does
Helping others is a kind act.
幫助他人是一種善行。
a law made by government
The new act protects wildlife.
新法案保護野生動物。
fake behavior to impress others
His happy mood was just an act.
他開心的情緒只是裝出來的。
a section of a play or show
The first act of the play was exciting.
這齣戲的第一幕很精彩。
a performance in a show
The magic act amazed the audience.
魔術表演讓觀眾驚嘆不已。
a performer or music group
They are my favorite music act.
他們是我最喜歡的音樂組合。