action

n.

1. 行動；行為；活動[U][C]
   The quick action of the firemen saved the building from being burned down.

   消防隊員行動及時，該建築物方免遭焚毀。

2. 作用[U]
   The action of water on rock should be taken into account.

   應考慮到水對岩石的作用。

3. 情節[the S]
   All the action in the play takes place at one railroad station.

   該劇的整個情節均發生在一座火車站裡。

4. 戰鬥[C][U]
5. 訴訟[C]
   Finally she had to file an action for divorce.

   最後她只好提出離婚訴訟。

6. 功能（尤指身體部位的）
   Next time we'll study the action of the liver.

   下次我們將研究肝功能。

7. 姿態，動作[S]
8. 機械裝置；活動部件[S1]