ac‧tiv‧i‧ty S2 W1 / æktɪvəti, æktɪvɪti / 名词 ( 复数形式 activities )

1 [可数和不可数名词] things that people do, especially in order to achieve a particular aim :

Everyone is free to engage in peaceful political activity.

fund-raising activities

Regular physical activity helps to control your weight.

2 [可数名词，通常复数] something that you do because you enjoy it :

leisure activities

outdoor activities such as hiking or climbing

3 [不可数名词] a situation in which a lot of things are happening or a lot of things are being done :

The office was suddenly full of frantic activity .

The farm was always a hive of activity at this time of year.

COLLOCATIONS

动词

take part in an activity ( also participate in an activity formal ) The children were encouraged to take part in several different activities.

engage in an activity formal (= take part ) Police suspect he may have engaged in criminal activities.

be involved in an activity The men were involved in terrorist activities.

do an activity He doesn’t do a lot of physical activity.

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + activity

political activity Political activity is closely controlled by the government.

economic activity The current level of economic activity will influence business confidence.

business/commercial activity Internet shopping is a rapidly developing area of business activity.

human activity There was no sign of any human activity.

criminal/illegal activity The bar was being used for illegal activities.

terrorist activity The police took extra measures to protect the public against terrorist activity.

outdoor activities The college is well situated for students who are interested in outdoor activities.

physical activity It’s important to do some kind of regular physical activity.

mental activity Your mental activity starts to slow down as you grow old.

leisure activities I don’t have much time for leisure activities.

classroom activities He didn’t really take part in classroom activities.

cultural activities There is plenty of opportunity for children to express themselves in creative and cultural activities.

短语

the level of activity The level of economic activity has increased.

COMMON ERRORS

► Do not say ’ make an activity ‘. Say take part in an activity or be involved in an activity .

Do not say ’ sport activity ‘. Say sports activity .