be‧hav‧iour S2 W1 British English , behavior American English / bɪheɪvjə $ -ər / 名词 [不可数名词]
1 the things that a person or animal does :
It is important to reward good behaviour.
behaviour towards
She complained of her boss’s inappropriate behavior towards her.
the effects of alcohol on human behaviour
2 be on your best behaviour to behave as well and politely as you can in order to please someone :
I want you both to be on your best behaviour at Grandad’s.
3 the things that something in science normally does
behaviour of
the behaviour of human chromosomes
— behavioural 形容词 :
behavioural science
— behaviourally 副词
COLLOCATIONS
形容词
good/bad The boys were suspended from school for bad behaviour. | His good behaviour did not last long.
normal/abnormal They thought their son’s behaviour was perfectly normal. | Were there any signs of abnormal behaviour?
aggressive/violent/threatening His behavior became increasingly violent.
antisocial antisocial behaviour such as spitting and swearing in public
acceptable/unacceptable This sort of behavior is completely unacceptable.
appropriate/inappropriate formal (= suitable/not suitable for that situation ) Within the official school framework there are penalties for inappropriate behaviour.
human/animal behaviour the scientific study of human behaviour | detailed observations of animal behaviour
criminal behaviour There are many theories as to what causes criminal behaviour.
sexual behaviour a survey of human sexual behaviour
behaviour + NOUN
behaviour problems She teaches children with behaviour problems.
短语
standards of behaviour declining standards of behaviour among young people | It’s a parent’s job to instruct children in acceptable standards of behaviour.
a pattern of behaviour Different patterns of behaviour exist in different cultures.
动词
change your behaviour ( also modify your behaviour formal ) He has no reason to change his behaviour.
influence sb’s behaviour The genes we inherit influence our behaviour.
THESAURUS
behaviour British English , behavior American English the way someone behaves : Chemicals added to food may be responsible for children’s bad behaviour. | Tatsuya apologized for his behaviour towards me.
conduct formal the way someone behaves in public or in their job – used mainly in official or legal contexts : Bates was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct (= noisy and violent ) . | The committee found him guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct .
manner the way someone behaves when they are talking to or dealing with other people, which is shown in their expression, their voice etc : She had a pleasant friendly manner. | Suddenly his whole manner changed, and he started shouting. | His initial manner towards her had been rather formal.
demeanour British English , demeanor American English formal the way someone looks and behaves, which shows you something about their character or feelings : She maintained a calm demeanour at all times. | Wenger’s demeanour suggested that he was not happy with the situation.
antics someone’s behaviour – used when you think it is silly, funny, strange, or annoying : The drunken antics of some English football fans has brought shame on the country. | The actor is becoming known for his increasingly bizarre off-screen antics.