acting
Prononciation : [/ˈæk.tɪŋ/]
Contexte : « entertainment »
(noun) the profession or activity of performing in plays, movies, or television shows. People who act pretend to be someone else for entertainment.
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She has been studying acting for years and dreams of becoming a famous actress.
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He has no interest in acting and prefers to work behind the scenes.
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Have you ever thought about trying acting in a school play?
Contexte : « behavior »
(noun) the way someone behaves or the way they act in a particular situation. It's like how you behave when you're pretending to be happy even if you're not.
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His calm acting helped everyone stay calm during the emergency.
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Her angry acting made everyone think she was upset when she wasn't.
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How should you change your acting when you're meeting someone new?
Contexte : « pretending »
(noun) the act of pretending to be someone else or to have feelings that you don't really have. Pretending to be excited about a gift you don't like is an example of acting.
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His acting like he was afraid of the dark made his little sister feel safe.
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Her acting that she enjoyed the meal when she actually didn't fooled no one.
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Why do some people enjoy acting in school plays?
Contexte : « behavior »
(verb) the act of performing a role or portraying a character, usually in a play, movie, or television show. It's like pretending to be someone else for entertainment.
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She is currently acting in a new Broadway production.
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He refuses to act in horror movies because he doesn't like scary scenes.
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Who will be acting as the main character in the school play?