作
rise; engage in; write; work; pretend; regard as; break out
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesverb
to rise; to get up; to start
formalUsed in fixed phrases and formal contexts, often referring to standing up, rallying, or starting an action.
The soldiers rose up like wind and thunder and fought bravely against the enemy.
Farmers get up at sunrise and work, and rest at sunset.
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Win this game in one go with the momentum of the first drumbeat.
Gunfire broke out, breaking the silence of the night.
He perked up and continued to complete the task.
verb
to engage in; to do; to commit
neutralOften paired with a noun indicating the activity, often with negative connotations when paired with words like 孽 or 怪.
He was punished for his evil deeds.
The professor will give an academic report for us.
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Don't ask for trouble, you'll reap what you sow.
He is conducting experiments in the lab.
The company employees are making the annual summary.
verb
to write; to compose; to create
neutralUsed for literary, artistic, or academic creation, including writing letters, music, books, etc.
He is writing a book about his life experiences.
This composer created a classic piano piece.
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I am writing a letter to my family.
This writer has created multiple best-selling novels.
The teacher asked us to write an essay about environmental protection.
noun
work; piece of writing; creation
neutralRefers to creative or literary works, including articles, music, art, etc.
This painting is the masterwork of this artist.
This symphony is a masterpiece of this composer.
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This research result is a successful work of the team.
The museum exhibits fine works from multiple artists.
This poetry collection is his representative work in his later years.
verb
to pretend; to put on an act
informalOften used to describe someone pretending to be something they are not, with slightly negative connotations.
She pretends to be well-behaved in front of her elders.
He put on an act and picked up a book to read.
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Don't pretend to be profound, just speak your mind directly.
The actor put on gestures on stage to attract the audience's attention.
He pretended to be calm, but he was actually very nervous inside.
verb
to regard as; to treat as; to serve as
formalUsed in fixed phrases to express treating someone or something as a certain identity or status.
He guaranteed for this old man, promising he would repay the loan on time.
This document has been declared invalid and can no longer be used.
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Some people regard thieves as their fathers and betray their own countries.
We can use this old box as a stool.
He regards his friends' help as the motivation to move forward.
verb
to break out; to have an attack; to feel
neutralUsed for physical discomfort or strange phenomena, often paired with 呕, 怪, 疼, etc.
He started to feel nauseous after eating unclean food.
There are always strange things happening in this old house.
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His stomach flared up again, and he was sweating from the pain.
Don't eat too much before going to bed at night, otherwise you will feel nauseous.
There are occasional strange noises in the forest.