ACTS

Lack of training acts as a block to progress in a career.

缺乏训练会妨碍事业的发展。

They were found guilty of acts of gross indecency.

他们因存在严重猥亵行为而被判有罪。

Most of the cast act well.

这出戏大多数演员演得不错。

The child's same-sex parent acts as a role model.

孩子的同性家长是孩子效仿的榜样。

The time has come to act.

采取行动的时机到了。

The satellite acts as a drag on the shuttle.

卫星成了航天飞机的累赘。

Why can't you two act like civilized adults?

你们俩为什么就不能像有教养的成年人那样行事呢？

They were one of rock's most impressive live acts.

他们是最富感染力的现场表演摇滚乐组合之一。

The judge has to act within the competence of the court.

法官必须在法庭的权限范围内行使权力。

Alcohol acts as a diuretic, making you even more dehydrated.

酒起着利尿剂的作用，会使你更加脱水。

You could get them under the Trade Descriptions Act for that!

你可以根据《商品说明法》将他们绳之以法。

sexual acts, normal and perverted

正常的和变态的性行为

His secretary acts as a gatekeeper, reading all mail before it reaches her boss.

老板的秘书负责把关，所有邮件都由她先过目再呈送给他。

The plant acts as a sedative in treating neuralgia.

这种植物被用作治疗神经痛时的镇静药。

What separates terrorism from other acts of violence?

恐怖主义和其他暴力行为的区别是什么？

Beeswax acts as an emulsifying agent.

蜂蜡起到乳化剂的作用。

He can perform an astonishing variety of acts, including mime and juggling.

他能表演好几种令人惊叹的把戏，包括哑剧和玩杂耍。

Nobody is perfect, and everyone acts thoughtlessly on occasion.

人无完人，谁都难保不偶尔疏忽一次。

She's a real class act.

她真是魅力非凡。

You should consider other people before you act.

你在行动之前应当考虑到别人。

Not all acts of vengeance are of equal gravity.

并非所有的报复行为都同等恶劣。

My previous boss will act as a reference for me.

我的前任上司将做我的推荐人。

She acts well but she hasn't got star quality.

她演得不错，但缺少成为一个明星的素质。

The hotel has polished up its act since last year.

这家酒店自去年以来已经改善了服务水平。

Sean's a fast thinker, and he acts on impulse.

肖恩是个思维敏捷、行事随兴的人。

He needs to get his act together if he's going to pass.

要是他想合格，就必须集中精力。

Race Relations Acts were passed in 1968 and 1976.

1968年和1976年通过了《种族关系法》。

The new tax laws should act as a stimulus to exports.

新税法应该能促进出口。

The three acts will alternate as headliners throughout the tour.

这3个节目将在整个巡回演出中轮流打头牌。

This year numerous bands are playing, as well as comedy acts.

今年除了那些搞笑短剧外，还会有众多乐队登台献艺。