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activity

/ækˈtɪvɪti/
English Definition
n. something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group
中文释义
活动
Example Sentence

Volcanic activity in the region has been monitored continuously to predict potential eruptions.

该地区的火山活动一直被持续监测,以预测可能的喷发。

Synonyms
pursuit pastime undertaking
Antonyms
inactivity idleness
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

An entomologist proposes that a particular species of firefly reduces its light-flashing activity in areas with high levels of artificial nighttime lighting, which may explain declining firefly populations near cities.

From a Command of Evidence: Textual question · Information and Ideas

Beavers are considered a keystone species because their dam-building activity creates wetland habitats that support a wide range of other plants, fish, birds, and amphibians that would not otherwise thrive in the area.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

An entomologist proposes that a particular species of moth reduces its activity in areas with high levels of artificial nighttime lighting, which may explain declining pollination rates of a plant that relies on the moth near cities.

From a Command of Evidence: Textual question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “activity”?

  1. A A person responsible for running a business or organization
  2. B A place where you go in
  3. C A prediction of what will happen in the future
  4. D Something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group
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D — Something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group. “activity” means something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group”?

  1. A entrance
  2. B activity
  3. C prophecy
  4. D administrator
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B — activity. “activity” means something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group.

Common questions about “activity”

What does “activity” mean?

activity — something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group. In Chinese: 活动.

How do you pronounce “activity”?

activity is pronounced /ækˈtɪvɪti/.

How is “activity” used in a sentence?

Volcanic activity in the region has been monitored continuously to predict potential eruptions. (该地区的火山活动一直被持续监测,以预测可能的喷发。)

What are synonyms for “activity”?

pursuit, pastime, undertaking — all close in meaning to activity (something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group).

What is the opposite of “activity”?

inactivity, idleness — each the opposite of activity (something that is done for enjoyment, often as part of a group).

Is “activity” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. activity is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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