1 involved in activity; lively 积极的;活跃的:
My grandfather is very active for his age.就我祖父的年纪来说,他已算是很活跃。I have a very active social life.我积极参与社交活动。I was at the meeting but I didn't take an active part in the discussion.我出席了会议,但没有积极参加讨论。 [OPP] inactive 反义词为 inactive
2 that produces an effect; that is in operation 有效的;运作中的:
an active volcano(= one that can still erupt)活火山
3 used about the form of a verb or a sentence when the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb (指动词或句子形式)主动的:
In the sentence ‘The dog bit him’, the verb is active.在 The dog bit him 这一句子中,动词用的是主动语态。 You can also say: ‘The verb is in the active’. Look at passive. 表示动词是主动式,可说 The verb is in the active。参看 passive。 ➔activelyadvShe was actively looking for a job.她在积极找工作。
active1/ˋæktIv; ˈæktIv/adj 1 always doing things, or moving around a lot [ inactive ] 活跃的﹔积极的: games for active youngsters 活泼好动的小孩子玩的游戏She's 80, but still very active. 她 80 岁了﹐但仍然很活跃。2 involved in an organization or activity by doing things for it 积极的: active member/supporter an active member of the local football club 当地足球俱乐部的积极分子Students should take an active part in discussions. 学生应该积极参加讨论。3 technical something that is active is ready or able to work as expected【术语】有活动力的﹐能起作用的: The virus is active even at low temperatures. 这种病毒即使在低温下也有活性。an active volcano (=able to explode at any time) 活火山4 technical an active verb or sentence has the person or thing doing the action as its SUBJECT . In ‘The boy kicked the ball’, the verb ‘kick’ is active. [ passive ]【术语】〔动词或句子〕主动语态的PROACTIVE
active2n the active (voice) the active form of a verb [→ passive] 〔动词的〕主动语态
activeadjective1If you are active, you are always busy and able to do a lot of things: My grandmother is 75 but she's still very active.2(grammar) when the person or thing doing the action is the subject of a sentence or verb: In the sentence ‘The dog bit him’, the verb is active.You can also say ‘The verb is in the active’.oppositepassive