activity
noun uk/ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ us/ækˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
(MOVEMENT)
B2 [ U ]活跃；繁忙；热闹
the situation in which a lot of things are happening or people are moving around
economic activity Economists are concerned by the low level of economic activity. 经济学家们为经济不景气而担忧。
business activity Experts predict that this could depress business activity for years.
flurry of activity There was a sudden flurry of activity when the director walked in. 经理一走进来，大家马上一片手忙脚乱。
There was a lot of activity in preparation for the Queen's visit. 大家都在为准备迎接女王来访而忙碌。
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- The house, usually bustling with activity, was strangely silent.
- There is increased volcanic activity in the region.
- Have you seen the feverish activity in the kitchen?
- The house was a hive of activity on the day before the wedding.
- After a sudden burst of activity, the team seemed to run out of energy again.
(WORK)
B2 [ C or U ]行动;活动
the work of a group or organization to achieve an aim
He was found guilty of terrorist activity. 他因从事恐怖主义活动而被判有罪。
criminal activities 犯罪活动
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- After weeks of frenetic activity, the job was finally finished.
- Textbook writing can be an intellectually and financially rewarding activity.
- There was a sudden spurt of activity in the housing market.
- There has been a lot of criminal activity in the town lately.
- He was imprisoned for his terrorist activities.
(ENJOYMENT)
A2 [ C usually plural ]（尤指有组织的）娱乐活动
something that is done for enjoyment, especially an organized event
His spare-time activities include cooking, tennis, and windsurfing. 他的业余活动包括烹饪、打网球和帆板运动。
We offer our guests a wide range of outdoor/sporting activities. 我们为客人们提供一系列广泛的户外娱乐／体育活动项目。
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- These activities should be available to all pupils, not just a select few.
- She does a variety of fitness activities.
- Hostile feelings and violent responses often seem to be sublimated into sporting activities.
- indoor activities
- leisure activities