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gesture noun
⇨ action (a gesture of goodwill) ⇨ movement (a rude gesture)gesture verb
⇨ nod action noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ process 另见process条action ♦︎ measure ♦︎ step ♦︎ act ♦︎ move ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ deed ♦︎ stunt ♦︎ doingThese are all words for a thing that sb does. 这些词均表示行为、行动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an action / a measure / a step / an act / a move / a gesture / a deed / a stunt by sb◆a step / move / gesture towards sth◆a heroic / brave / daring action / step / act / move / gesture / deed◆a kind / charitable / generous action / act / gesture / deed◆a / an evil / terrible act / deed◆to take actions / measures / steps◆to do an action / an act / a deed / a stunt◆to perform an action / an act / a deed / a stunt◆to make a step / move / gesture■ action [countable, uncountable] a thing that sb does; the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation 所做之事；行动；行为过程◆Her quick action saved the child's life.她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。◆Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。◆Only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能够做这些事。◆We shall take whatever actions are necessary.我们将采取任何必要的措施。◆Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.消防员立即采取行动阻止火势蔓延。◆What is the best course of action in the circumstances?在这种情况下，最佳的应对方法是什么？◆She began to explain her plan of action to the group.她开始向小组成员讲解她的行动计划。■ measure [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim （官方的）措施，方法◆Special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.正采取特别措施保护当地供水。◆Tougher measures against racism are needed.需要对种族主义采取更强硬的措施。◆This is just a temporary measure, while the emergency exists.这仅仅是在紧急情况下采取的临时措施。◆The government introduced emergency measures to stave off an economic crisis.政府推行了紧急措施来暂时纾缓经济危机。■ step [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth 步骤；措施◆This was a first step towards a united Europe.这是向统一欧洲的目标迈进的第一步。◆We are taking steps to prevent pollution.我们正采取措施防止污染。◆This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction.这虽不能解决问题，却是朝正确方向迈出的一步。◆The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease.研制出这种新药是治疗这一疾病的重大进展。■ act [countable] a thing that sb does 行为；行动◆an act of kindness / generosity / love / aggression / desperation善行；慷慨之举；爱的表示；挑衅；铤而走险◆You have committed a serious criminal act.你已经犯下严重罪行。◆The very act of writing out your plan clarifies what you need to do.将计划写下来，这样做能厘清你要做的事。◆He was caught in the act of stealing (= caught stealing).他偷窃时当场被抓。NOTE 辨析 Action or act?These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc. 这两个词意义相同，但用于不同的句型。act通常后接of，并常与形容词连用。action通常不与of连用，但常与his、her等词连用◆a heroic act of bravery英雄壮举◆a heroic action of bravery ◆his heroic actions / acts during the war他在战争中的英雄壮举 Action often combines with take but act does not. * action常与take搭配，act则不能◆We shall take whatever acts are necessary. ■ move [countable] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth （为达目的而采取或需要采取的）行动◆This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition.政府最近采取的这一行动引起了强烈的反对。◆The management has made no move to settle the strike.资方还没有采取任何措施来解决罢工问题。◆If he wants to see me, he should make the first move.他要是想见我就得采取主动。◆Getting a job in marketing was a good career move.找份市场营销的工作是个不错的职业选择。■ gesture / /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ / [countable] a thing that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention （表明感情或意图的）姿态，表示◆It was a nice gesture (= it was kind) to invite his wife too.把他妻子也请来是友好的表示。◆Words and empty gestures are not enough－we demand action!讲空话或摆姿态是不够的－我们需要的是行动！◆We do not accept responsibility but we will refund the money as a gesture of goodwill / a goodwill gesture.我们不承担责任，但愿意退款，以表善意。■ deed [countable] (formal or literary) a thing that sb does that is usually very good or very bad （善或恶的）行为，行动◆It's a stirring tale of heroic deeds.这是一则激动人心的英雄事迹。◆These were evil deeds perpetrated by wicked people.这些伤天害理的事都是坏人干的。◆ (rather informal, especially spoken) I took Sarah's children to school so I've done my good deed for the day.我送了萨拉的孩子去上学，所以今天已经做了善事。■ stunt [countable] a dangerous and difficult action that sb does to entertain people, especially as part of a film （尤指电影中的）特技表演◆He did all his own stunts in the movie.影片中所有的特技都是他自己完成的。◆a stunt pilot / rider / team特技飞行员／骑手／表演队◆a stuntman / stuntwoman男特技演员；女特技演员ⓘ Stunt is also used, sometimes in a disapproving way, for sth that is done in order to attract people's attention. * stunt有时含贬义，指意在引起注意的花招或噱头◆They jumped off London Bridge as a publicity stunt.他们跳伦敦桥作为宣传噱头。 ■ doing [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a thing done or caused by sb 所做的事；所作所为◆I've been hearing a lot about your doings recently.关于你的所作所为我最近听到很多。 movement noun movement ♦︎ motion ♦︎ move ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ waveThese are all words for an act or the process of moving or moving sth. 这些词均表示运动、活动、移动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a little / slight movement / motion / gesture / wave◆a hand movement / gesture◆to make a movement / motion / move / gesture◆to give a gesture / wave◆a movement / motion / gesture with your hand◆a movement / motion / wave of your hand◆sb's every movement / move■ movement [countable, uncountable] an act of moving or of moving sth, especially part of the body （尤指身体部位的）运动，转动，活动◆Don't make any sudden movements.不要突如其来地做任何动作。◆She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed.她观察着他呼吸时胸部的微微起伏。◆Choose loose clothes that give you greater freedom of movement.选择令你活动更加自如的宽松服装。ⓘ Unlike the other words in this group, movement can be used after adjectives of direction, such as downward, upward, forward, backward, horizontal, vertical and lateral. 与本组中的其他词不同，movement可用于表示方向的形容词后，如downward、upward、forward、backward、horizontal、vertical和lateral◆Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body.力量来自整个身体向前的运动。 ■ motion / /ˈməʊʃn; NAmE ˈmoʊʃn/ [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the act or process of moving; the way sth moves; a particular movement you make, usually with your hand or arm 运动；移动；动；（通常用手或臂做的）动作◆The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel sick.船身摇摆不定，让我觉得恶心。◆ (formal) He wound the key and set the toy in motion.他转动钥匙，让玩具动了起来。◆Rub the cream in with a circular motion.转着圈将乳霜揉进去。■ move [countable, usually singular] a change of position or place 移动；活动◆He made a move towards the door.他朝门挪动了一下。◆She felt that he was watching her every move.她觉得他在注意她的一举一动。■ gesture /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ / [countable, uncountable] a movement that you make with your hands, head or face to show a particular meaning 手势；姿势；示意动作◆He made an obscene gesture with his hand.他做了个猥亵的手势。◆Expression and gesture are both forms of non-verbal communication.表情和手势都是非言语交际的形式。 see also gesture ⇨ nod verb ■ wave [countable, usually singular] a movement of your hand and arm from side to side, for example to get sb's attention 挥臂；挥手；招手◆She sent him away with a wave of her hand.她摆了摆手，把他打发走了。 see also wave ⇨ nod verb nod verb nod ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ wave ♦︎ signal ♦︎ beckon ♦︎ gesticulateThese words all mean to make a sign to sb by moving a part of your body, especially your head, hand or arm. 这些词均表示用动作示意，尤指点头、挥手、做手势。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to nod / gesture / wave / signal / beckon / gesticulate to sb◆to nod / gesture / wave / beckon towards sb / sth◆to nod / gesture / wave / gesticulate at sb / sth◆to nod / gesture / wave in the direction of sb / sth◆to gesture / wave / signal for sth◆to gesture / wave / signal / beckon sb forward / over / to (a place)◆to gesture / beckon with your head / hand, etc◆to nod at sb / gesture / wave / signal / beckon sb to do sth◆to nod / gesture / signal for sb to do sth◆to gesture / signal that... sb should do sth / it is time to do sth, etc.◆to gesture / wave / signal / gesticulate wildly■ nod (-dd-) [intransitive, transitive] to move your head up and down as a way of saying 'yes', to show understanding, approval or enthusiasm, to greet sb or as a sign to sb 点头；点头致意；点头示意◆'Is this the right way?' she asked. The man nodded.“这条路对吗？”她问道。那名男子点了点头。◆Her head nodded in agreement.她点头表示同意。◆He nodded his head sympathetically.他同情地点点头。◆She nodded her approval.她点头表示赞同。◆The president nodded to the crowd as he passed.总统经过时向人群点头致意。◆She nodded at him to begin speaking.她点头示意他开始讲话。◆Maria nodded towards the open door.玛丽亚朝开着的门点了点头。◆Michael nodded a greeting to the other visitors.迈克尔向其他来访者点头问候。▸ nod noun [countable] ◆He gave a quick nod of recognition.他很快点了点头，表示认可。■ gesture / /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ / [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (written) to make a movement, especially with your hand, as a way of telling sb what you mean or what you want 做手势；用手势表示；用动作示意◆'I see you read a lot,' he said, gesturing towards the wall of books.“看来你读了很多书。”他指着那一墙的书说道。◆She gestured for them to follow her.她示意他们跟她走。 see also gesture ⇨ movement noun ■ wave [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to show where sth is or show sb where to go by moving your hand in a particular direction 挥手指引，挥手示意（方向）◆She waved vaguely in the direction of the house.她含糊地朝房子的方向挥了挥手。◆'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees.“他在那儿。”阿里说着朝几棵树挥了挥手。◆I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through.我向保安人员出示了通行证，他挥手让我通过。 see also wave ⇨ movement noun ■ signal (-ll-, NAmE -l-) [intransitive, transitive] to make a movement or sound as a way of giving sb a message, order or instruction 发信号；发暗号；示意◆Don't fire until I signal.等我发出信号后再开枪。◆He signalled to the waiter for the bill.他示意服务员结账。◆The referee seemed to be signalling a foul.裁判似乎在示意犯规。ⓘ Signal has a wider range of meaning than the other words in this group. You can signal to sb not only by making a hand or arm movement, but also by using a light, waving sth in the air, or making a sound. * signal比本组中其他词的含义更广，不仅可指用手或臂的动作示意，亦可指靠使用灯光、在空中挥舞东西或发出声音来示意。 see also signal ⇨ signal noun ■ beckon [intransitive, transitive] to give sb a signal using your finger, hand or head, especially to tell sb to come towards you or follow you （用手指、手或头的动作）示意，召唤◆I saw someone beckoning from a doorway.我看见有人正从门口招手示意。◆Richard beckoned the man over.理查德招手让那男人过去。■ gesticulate / /dʒeˈstɪkjuleɪt/ / [intransitive] (rather formal) to move your hands and arms around quickly, usually in an excited way, in order to attract attention or to make sb understand what you are saying （通常激动地）做手势，用手势表达，用动作示意（以引起注意或令对方听懂）◆She gesticulated wildly at the clock.她使劲指着钟打手势。◆Both men were shouting and gesticulating.两个男人都边叫嚷边打手势。 |