action
gb/ˈækʃən/ us/ˈækʃən/
A2
英語
~ 400
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
action
1
something done or carried out
Something that a person does to make something happen.
用法パターン：
take [an/the] action
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'action' with 'activity'; 'action' usually refers to a specific deed with purpose, while 'activity' can mean general movement or tasks.
類義語
deed (More formal and often refers to a single notable act.)
|
act (Close synonym; can be more general or abstract.)
対義語
inaction (Refers to doing nothing or failing to act.)
コロケーション
take action
|legal action
|course of action
|call to action
|plan of action
テーマ
daily life
|business
|law
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The government took swift action to control the outbreak.
- Her quick action saved the child's life.
- We need to decide on the best course of action.
- Taking legal action may be necessary in this case.
学習者向け例文
- I took action to fix the problem.
- The police took action to stop the fight.
- We must take action now.
- He took quick action to help her.
名詞
A2
event
2
exciting events in entertainment or sport
Interesting or exciting things that happen in a movie, game, or sport.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'action' here with 'plot'; 'action' refers to events and movement, not necessarily the storyline.
類義語
excitement (Broader and can refer to emotional arousal as well as events.)
対義語
boredom (A lack of excitement or engaging events.)
コロケーション
action movie
|packed with action
|non-stop action
テーマ
entertainment
|sports
|arts_entertainment
例文
- The film is full of non-stop action from start to finish.
- Fans love the fast-paced action of the game.
- He prefers dramas over action movies.
学習者向け例文
- The movie has a lot of action.
- I like games with more action.
- The football match was full of action.
名詞
B2
action
3
legal process in court
A case in court to decide if someone did something wrong or to solve a disagreement.
用法パターン：
bring [an] action against [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'action' with 'law'; 'action' here is a specific case, not the whole legal system.
類義語
lawsuit (Common legal term for a case brought to court.)
コロケーション
bring an action
|file an action
|civil action
テーマ
law
例文
- They filed an action against the company for breach of contract.
- The court dismissed the action due to lack of evidence.
- A civil action was brought against the landlord.
学習者向け例文
- They took legal action against him.
- She started an action in court.
- The company faced a legal action.
名詞
B2
action
4
physical movement or functioning of something
How something works or moves.
類義語
operation (Focuses more on the functioning process rather than the movement itself.)
コロケーション
smooth action
|trigger action
テーマ
technology
|science
例文
- The smooth action of the gears impressed the engineer.
- Check the action of the lever before using it.
- The camera's shutter has a quick action.
学習者向け例文
- The door has a smooth action.
- The machine's action is very fast.
- I like the quick action of this pen.
文法
辞書形
action
IPA
GB/ˈækʃən/
US/ˈækʃən/
音節・強勢
ac - tion （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
活用形
Noun
- Base: action
- Plural: action, actions
関連語
Forms
actions
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
表現
call to action
1/kˈɔl tə ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
request encouraging people to act now
Something said or written to make people do something quickly.
例文
- The speech ended with a powerful call to action.
- This ad is a clear call to action for donations.
course of action
1/kˈɔɹs əv ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
planned series of steps to achieve goal
A plan for what to do next.
例文
- We need to decide on the best course of action.
- Changing suppliers is our only course of action.
take action
1/tˈeɪk ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
start doing something to achieve a result
To start doing something to make a change or solve a problem.
例文
- We must take action now to protect the environment.
- The school took action after parents complained.
legal action
1/lˈiɡəl ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Process of taking a case to court
Using the law and courts to solve a problem or disagreement.
例文
- They are threatening legal action over the contract breach.
- The company is considering legal action against its former employee.
- Legal action was taken against the driver.
- They decided to take legal action after the contract was broken.
spring into action
1/spɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu ˈækʃən/
idiom
Start quickly and energetically
To start doing something fast and with energy.
例文
- When the fire alarm rang, everyone sprang into action.
- As soon as the alarm sounded, the firefighters sprang into action.
- She sprang into action when she heard the baby crying.
- When she saw the mess, she sprang into action to clean it up.