active
active — 形容詞
1. busy doing many things, or full of movement and events.
忙碌的
忙著做事或周圍很熱鬧
busy doing many things, or full of movement and events.
Leah stays active all day, helping customers and unpacking boxes.
莉亞整天都很忙碌，一直在幫客人和拆箱。
be active all day for a busy routine
The harbor is active before dawn, with boats leaving every hour.
港口天還沒亮就很熱鬧，每小時都有船出發。
active for a place full of movement
Our street becomes active every Friday when the night market opens.
我們這條街每逢星期五夜市一開就變得很熱鬧。
Even at seventy, Mrs. Lin stays active, serving tea and wrapping orders.
林太太七十歲了，仍忙著端茶和包訂單。
文法句型
be active all day
be active before / during + time
用法筆記
Often used about people, places, or periods full of movement or tasks. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about taking part in a group or cause.
常見錯誤
2. taking part in something and doing things to help it happen.
積極參與
主動投入某事或團體
taking part in something and doing things to help it happen.
Nina has been active in the parents' group since September.
妮娜從九月起就一直積極參與家長團體。
active in + group
Several nurses were active in planning the free health fair.
幾位護理師積極參與規畫這場免費健康園遊會。
active in + planning activity
After the flood, many students became active in local relief work.
洪水過後，許多學生開始積極參與地方救援工作。
Tom is active on the town council and speaks at meetings.
湯姆積極參與鎮議會，也常在會議上發言。
- uninvolved
not taking part in the activity or group
- passive
allowing things to happen without taking action
文法句型
be active in + group / cause
be active on + committee / council
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'in' or 'on' plus a group, project, or cause. Distinguish from sense 1: here the person is involved by choice, not simply busy.
常見錯誤
3. likely to erupt, or already sending out lava, ash, or gas.
仍活躍
可能噴發或正在噴發
likely to erupt, or already sending out lava, ash, or gas.
Scientists still call Mount Merapi an active volcano.
科學家仍把梅拉皮火山列為活火山。
active volcano
Villagers moved farther away because the mountain is still active.
因為那座山仍很活躍，村民搬到了更遠的地方。
be still active
The map marks red triangles where active volcanoes stand.
地圖用紅色三角形標出活火山所在的位置。
Air crews watched the active volcano for ash clouds.
機組人員觀察那座活火山是否出現火山灰雲。
文法句型
active volcano
be active
用法筆記
Mostly used with 'volcano', though science writing also uses it after 'be'. Distinguish from sense 6, which means operating or still in use.
4. describing a verb, clause, or sentence where the subject does the action.
主動式
文法中主詞做動作
describing a verb, clause, or sentence where the subject does the action.
In "The dog chased the boy," the verb is active.
在「The dog chased the boy」這句裡，動詞是主動式。
active verb in a sentence example
Most news reports sound more direct when the sentences are active.
句子用主動式時，多數新聞報導聽起來會更直接。
active as opposite of passive
Our teacher changed the passive line into an active one.
老師把那句被動句改成主動式。
Writers often choose active verbs for short safety instructions.
作者常為簡短的安全指示選用主動式動詞。
- direct
not a grammar label, but often describes the effect of active wording
- passive
grammar term for a structure where the subject receives the action
文法句型
active verb
active sentence
active voice
用法筆記
Used with words such as 'verb', 'voice', 'clause', and 'sentence'. Contrasts with 'passive', where the action happens to the subject.
常見錯誤
5. full of energy, quick to move, and ready to do things.
有活力
精力充沛又反應快
full of energy, quick to move, and ready to do things.
The new coach is active and never sits during practice.
這位新教練很有活力，練習時從不坐下。
active for energetic behaviour
At ninety, Grandpa stays active by walking to the park daily.
爺爺九十歲了，仍靠每天走去公園來保持有活力。
stay active
The toddler grew active after her afternoon nap.
那個幼兒午睡後變得很有活力。
Even in long meetings, Carla remains active and full of ideas.
就算會議很長，卡拉仍然很有活力，也很有點子。
文法句型
be active
stay active
用法筆記
Common with people, children, or animals, often after 'stay' or 'keep'. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense focuses on energy, not a full schedule.
6. working now, or still available for use.
啟用；運作
目前仍可使用或在運轉
working now, or still available for use.
Only two of the old computers are still active today.
那些舊電腦今天只有兩台仍在運作中。
be still active for equipment
This email address is no longer active, so messages bounce back.
這個電子郵件地址已不再啟用，所以信件都被退回。
active for accounts or contact details
The factory kept one production line active through the winter.
那家工廠讓一條生產線整個冬天都持續運作。
Check whether the museum pass is active before you enter.
進去前先確認這張博物館票卡是否已啟用。
文法句型
be active
keep + object + active
用法筆記
Common with machines, accounts, email addresses, cards, and production lines. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about working now, not about erupting.
常見錯誤
active — 名詞
1. the active voice, where the sentence subject carries out the action.
主動語態
主詞執行動作的語態
the active voice, where the sentence subject carries out the action.
In the active, the subject does the action directly.
在主動語態中，主詞會直接做出動作。
the active as a grammar noun
Teachers often explain the active before introducing the passive.
老師常先講主動語態，再介紹被動語態。
the active ... the passive
This handbook uses the active in most warning signs.
這本手冊在大多數警告標語裡都使用主動語態。
Editors prefer the active because it sounds shorter and clearer.
編輯偏好主動語態，因為它聽起來更短也更清楚。
- active voice
the full grammar term; much more common than the short noun 'the active'
- passive
short noun for the passive voice in grammar teaching
文法句型
the active
in the active
用法筆記
Used mainly in grammar teaching, usually after 'the'. It contrasts with 'the passive'.