A1 noun 中性

act

/ækt/

One of the main parts of a play, opera, or show. It is a large section of a performance that often contains several smaller scenes.

例句

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1

The first act of the play was very exciting.

The first part of the show was very interesting.

2

The lead performer appears only in the final act.

The main actor is only in the last section of the performance.

3

I missed the opening act because I was late.

I didn't see the first performance because I arrived late.

词族

名词
act
Verb
act
副词
actively
形容词
active
相关
actor
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记忆技巧

Think of an ACT as a 'part' of the ACTion on the stage.

快速测验

The play has three ______, and we are now watching the second one.

正确!

正确答案是: acts

例句

1

The first act of the play was very exciting.

everyday

The first part of the show was very interesting.

2

The lead performer appears only in the final act.

formal

The main actor is only in the last section of the performance.

3

I missed the opening act because I was late.

informal

I didn't see the first performance because I arrived late.

4

Scholars often analyze the structure of the third act in tragedies.

academic

Experts study how the third section of sad plays is organized.

5

The variety act for the event has been confirmed.

business

The performance for the meeting is now decided.

词族

名词
act
Verb
act
副词
actively
形容词
active
相关
actor

常见搭配

first act the opening part of a show
opening act the first performance in a series
final act the last part of a performance
variety act a short performance like magic or comedy
act one the very first section of a play

常用短语

opening act

the first performer at a concert

tough act to follow

someone or something that was so good it is hard to do better

get in on the act

to participate in something others are already doing

容易混淆的词

act vs scene

An act is a large division of a play, while a scene is a smaller section within an act.

act vs action

Action refers to the process of doing something, while an act is a specific part of a theater performance.

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使用说明

Use 'act' when referring to the main divisions of a theatrical performance. It is usually followed by a number, such as Act 1 or Act 2.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'act' to mean the whole play, but it only refers to one specific part or section.

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记忆技巧

Think of an ACT as a 'part' of the ACTion on the stage.

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词源

From the Latin word 'actus', meaning a doing, a driving, or a performance.

语法模式

Plural form is 'acts'. Often used with 'in' (e.g., 'in the second act').
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文化背景

Traditional Western plays are often divided into three or five acts to allow for set changes and audience breaks.

快速测验

The play has three ______, and we are now watching the second one.

正确!

正确答案是: acts

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