active
gb/ˈæktɪv/ us/ˈæktɪv/
A2
Anh
~ 1400
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
A2
property
1
physically or mentally engaged
Doing things and not resting; busy or moving.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is active
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'active' with 'actual', but they have different meanings.
Từ đồng nghĩa
energetic (Suggests having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.)
Từ trái nghĩa
inactive (Means not doing anything; idle or at rest.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
active lifestyle
|active role
|remain active
|stay active
|physically active
Chủ đề
daily life
|health
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She tries to stay active by going for walks every day.
- He plays an active role in the community project.
- Children are often more active in the mornings.
- Staying active can help improve your health.
- He was active in both sports and music during college.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I am active in the morning.
- My father is very active at work.
- She is active every weekend.
- We must stay active to be healthy.
adjective
B1
property
2
currently operating or in effect
Working now; being used now.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[machine/system] is active
Từ đồng nghĩa
operational (Used especially for systems, machinery, or organizations that are functioning as intended.)
Từ trái nghĩa
inactive (Not in use or not functioning at the moment.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
active account
|active volcano
|active subscription
|active duty
Chủ đề
technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The security system is active 24 hours a day.
- That volcano has been active for decades.
- Your account will remain active until you cancel it.
- Active duty soldiers must follow strict regulations.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The machine is active now.
- My account is still active.
- The volcano is active today.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
having an ongoing effect in science/medicine
Still working in the body or in a chemical reaction.
Từ đồng nghĩa
potent (Emphasizes strong effect, especially in medicine or chemistry.)
Từ trái nghĩa
inactive (Lacking effect or no longer effective chemically or biologically.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
active ingredient
|active compound
|biologically active
Chủ đề
science
|medicine
|health
Ví dụ
- The active ingredient in this medicine reduces pain.
- These bacteria are still active under low temperatures.
- The lotion contains several biologically active compounds.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This pill has an active ingredient.
- The cream has an active chemical.
- Active bacteria can make you sick.
adjective
technical
B1
property
4
grammar: subject performs action
In grammar, when the subject does the action of the verb.
Từ đồng nghĩa
non-passive (Highlights contrast with passive voice.)
Từ trái nghĩa
passive (In grammar, when the subject receives the action of the verb.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
active voice
Chủ đề
language
|education
|communication
Ví dụ
- In the sentence 'She writes books', the verb is in the active voice.
- Active sentences are usually clearer and more direct than passive ones.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 'He eats apples' is an active sentence.
- I like to write in the active voice.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
active
IPA
GB/ˈæktɪv/
US/ˈæktɪv/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
act - ive (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (act)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: active
Họ từ
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Cách diễn đạt
active duty
1/ˈæktɪv dˈuti/
fixed phrase
technical
full-time military service status
Working full-time in the army, navy, etc.
Ví dụ
- She is currently on active duty overseas.
- Active duty soldiers must follow strict schedules.
active role
1/ˈæktɪv ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
important participation in something
A big part in doing something important.
Ví dụ
- He played an active role in organizing the event.
- Parents have an active role in their children's education.
stay active
1/stˈeɪ ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
continue being engaged or busy
Keep doing things and not rest for a long time.
Ví dụ
- Older adults are encouraged to stay active to maintain their health.
- She stays active by volunteering at the library every week.
active ingredient
1/ˈæktɪv ɪŋɡɹˈidiənt/
fixed phrase
technical
component that causes main effect
The part of a medicine or product that makes it work.
Ví dụ
- The active ingredient in this tablet is paracetamol.
- The active ingredient in this cream reduces inflammation.
- You should check the label for the active ingredient.
- Always read the label to know the active ingredients in your medicine.