act the fool, martyr, etc.

Related to word: act

Pharse

Definition (行為)

  1. To behave in a particular way, often insincerely or affectedly, typically to draw attention or elicit a reaction, often in a negative manner.

    表現出特定的、通常是不好的行為

    • He often acts the fool in meetings to avoid being asked to take on extra responsibilities.

      他經常在會議上裝傻,以避免被要求承擔額外的責任。

    • She always acts the victim, but in reality, she is the source of the problem.

      她總是裝作受害者,但實際上她才是問題的根源。

    • Even though he is capable of doing the job, he acts the helpless.

      儘管他有能力完成這項工作,但他還是裝作無能為力。