behave
verb [ I ] uk/bɪˈheɪv/ us/bɪˈheɪv/
B1 （以某种方式）行事，表现
to act in a particular way
She always behaves well/badly when her aunts come to visit. 每当她姨妈来作客时，她总是表现很好／很差。
Whenever there was a full moon he would start behaving strangely. 每当月圆之时他就行为怪异。
They behaved as if nothing had happened. 他们表现得好像什么也没有发生过一样。
science specialized（在某种环境或条件下）做出特定行为
to show particular behaviour in a particular situation or under particular conditions
They learn how particles behave in solids, liquids, and gases. 他们了解到粒子在固体、液体和气体中如何运动。
It is believed that animals behave differently before a natural disaster. 据信动物在自然灾害发生之前会行动异常。
B1 听话；举止端正
to be good by acting in a way that has society's approval
Did the children behave (themselves)? 孩子们守规矩吗？
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- I can't conceive how anyone could behave so cruelly.
- Small children often behave aggressively.
- I'm ashamed to be seen with you when you behave so badly!
- Let's stay calm and try to behave like responsible adults.
- I'd never behave like that in public.