Everyday Expressions

Now it's time to take action. (现在是该行动的时候了。)

The action is set in Paris. (事情发生在巴黎。)

The action lasted five hours. (战斗持续了5个小时）

She decided to take a legal action against him. (她决定起诉他。)

The action took place in a mountain village. (这个故事发生在一个山村里。)

Street Talks

If you guys are going to bet on the basketball game, I want a piece of the action. (算我一份)

Action stations, everyone! The president has arrived! (各就各位)

Lights, camera, action! (What a director would say when shooting a film.（灯光、摄像、开拍！）(导演用语)

He likes being part of the action. (他喜欢参与。)

Proverbs

Actions speak louder than words. 行动胜于语言。

Don't judge a man's actions at first sight; give them a second look. 乍看难评人，再看认得清。