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take action
We need to take action immediately.
我们需要立即采取行动。
行为；行动；所做的事
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
行为；行动；所做的事
something done; a deed
We need to take action immediately.
我们需要立即采取行动。
所做的事情(通常与所说的话相对)
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
活跃状态
the state of being active
军事交锋
a military engagement
His actions spoke louder than his words.
他的行动比言语更有说服力。
AI contextual example
It's time to take action instead of just talking about the problem.
是时候采取行动，而不是只谈论问题了。
AI contextual example
She was praised for her quick action during the emergency.
她因为在紧急情况下的迅速行动而受到表扬。
AI contextual example
there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
有关于谋杀和其他反常行为的报道。
WordNet
We need to take action immediately.
我们需要立即采取行动。
常用于描述系统、计划等正在运行或发挥作用。
The new system is now in action.
新系统现已投入使用。
法律用语，指提起诉讼。
They decided to bring an action against the company.
他们决定对公司提起诉讼。
Not this
We need to action this problem.
Use this
We need to take action on this problem.
汉语学习者常将'action'作动词使用，但英语中'action'作动词非常少见且不正式，应用'take action'短语，并搭配介词'on'。
Not this
He made an action to help.
Use this
He performed an action to help.
汉语'做动作'直译为'make an action'，但英语中动词搭配应为'perform an action'或'take action'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
采取行动
We need to take action on climate change.
我们需要在气候变化方面采取行动。
在行动中；在战斗中
The new system will be in action next month.
新系统将于下月投入使用。
行动方针
We discussed the best course of action.
我们讨论了最佳行动方针。
法律诉讼
They decided to take legal action against the company.
他们决定对公司采取法律诉讼。
行动计划
The team developed an action plan to meet the deadline.
团队制定了行动计划以赶在截止日期前完成。
紧急行动
Emergency action was taken to prevent flooding.
已采取紧急行动以防止洪灾。
行动胜于言语
He always promises to help, but actions speak louder than words.
他总是承诺帮忙，但行动胜于言语。
在行动中；在活动中
We saw the firefighters in action at the scene.
我们在现场看到了消防员在行动。
不活动；失效；损坏
My car has been out of action for a week.
我的车已经坏了一个星期了。
Use action naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
电影中导演喊'Action!'表示开始行动，记住这个场景就记住了action。
作为名词时，语域中性，多用于日常及一般书面语境，指行动或行为。在特定搭配中可偏正式，如take action。
All listed words end with the same /ʃən/ sound and rhyme with 'action'.
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WORDNET.