Definition
to exhibit poor behavior as a response to feeling unhappy or distressed, often subconsciously
由於不快樂或心煩而無意識地出現不當行為
The child started misbehaving at school due to his parents' divorce, suggesting he was subconsciously acting out his emotions.
由於父母離婚，孩子開始在學校表現不佳，暗示他正在無意識地宣洩情緒。
She often displays mood swings at work, which may indicate that she is acting out due to unhappiness in her personal life.
她經常在工作中表現出情緒波動，這可能表明她因個人生活的不愉快而宣洩情緒。
In therapy, specialists encourage patients to express their feelings rather than resorting to acting out.
在治療中，專家鼓勵患者表達自己的感受，而不是訴諸於宣洩情緒。