Dictionary entry
human activity
人类活动
things that people do, especially as opposed to natural processes
- 1.
something that people do or cause to happen
In use
Climate change is largely driven by human activity.
The archaeologist studied the ruins to understand past human activity.
In this pristine area, there is little sign of human activity.
engage in human activity
常用搭配，表示参与或进行某项活动。
Humans engage in various forms of human activity.
人类从事各种形式的人类活动。
impact of human activity
用于描述人类活动的影响，常接on。
The impact of human activity on climate is significant.
人类活动对气候的影响是显著的。
study human activity
常用作宾语，表示研究人类活动。
Scientists study human activity to understand social patterns.
科学家研究人类活动以理解社会模式。
Common mistakes
Human activities are destroying the planet.Human activity is destroying the planet.
当'human activity'指代整体概念时，是不可数名词，不应使用复数形式。
The human activity is the main cause of climate change.Human activity is the main cause of climate change.
当'human activity'泛指人类活动时，不需要加定冠词'the'。
Human's activity affects the environment.Human activity affects the environment.
'human activity'是固定短语，'human'作为形容词直接修饰'activity'，不需要使用所有格形式。
Connections
Confusing words
- human behavior
- 人类行为 · human activity 强调人们做的事情或活动本身，而 human behavior 侧重于行为方式或反应。
- human action
- 人类行动 · human activity 通常指一系列活动或过程，而 human action 更指单一的有意图的行动。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常作不可数名词，指人类活动总体；也可作可数名词指具体活动
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