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。