How do you use "active" in a sentence?

She leads a very active lifestyle, going to the gym three times a week. The volcano has been active for several months now. He takes an active role in his children's education.

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Q: What does "active" mean?

Engaged in action; energetic; functioning or operating Active describes being engaged in action, energetic, or functioning. It contrasts with passive or inactive states. Common uses include 'active lifestyle' (exercising regularly), 'active ingredient' (the effective part of medicine), and 'active voice' in grammar. Being 'actively involved' means participating with effort.

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Meaning: Engaged in action; energetic; functioning or operating

活跃的，积极的，活动的

activo, enérgico, en funcionamiento

活動的な、活発な、現役の

활동적인, 활발한, 작동하는

Active describes being engaged in action, energetic, or functioning. It contrasts with passive or inactive states. Common uses include 'active lifestyle' (exercising regularly), 'active ingredient' (the effective part of medicine), and 'active voice' in grammar. Being 'actively involved' means participating with effort.

「active」描述参与行动、精力充沛或正在运作的状态。与被动或不活跃的状态形成对比。常见用法包括「active lifestyle」（经常锻炼的生活方式）、「active ingredient」（药物的有效成分）和语法中的「active voice」（主动语态）。

«Active» describe estar involucrado en una acción, ser enérgico o estar funcionando. Contrasta con estados pasivos o inactivos. Usos comunes incluyen «active lifestyle» (hacer ejercicio regularmente), «active ingredient» (el componente efectivo de un medicamento) y «active voice» en gramática.

「active」は行動に従事している、エネルギッシュな、または機能している状態を表します。受動的または非活動的な状態と対照的です。「active lifestyle」（定期的に運動する生活）、「active ingredient」（薬の有効成分）、文法における「active voice」（能動態）などが一般的な用法です。

Active는 행동에 참여하고 있는, 활력이 넘치는, 또는 작동하고 있는 상태를 나타냅니다. 수동적이거나 비활성 상태와 대비됩니다. 일반적으로 'active lifestyle'(규칙적으로 운동하는 생활), 'active ingredient'(의약품의 유효 성분), 문법에서의 'active voice'(능동태) 등으로 사용됩니다. 'actively involved'는 노력을 기울여 참여하고 있다는 의미입니다.

Examples

She leads a very active lifestyle, going to the gym three times a week.
她的生活方式非常活跃，每周去健身房三次。
Ella lleva un estilo de vida muy activo, yendo al gimnasio tres veces por semana.
彼女は週3回ジムに通うなど、とても活動的な生活を送っています。
그녀는 일주일에 세 번 체육관에 다니는 등 매우 활동적인 생활을 하고 있습니다.
The volcano has been active for several months now.
这座火山已经活跃了好几个月了。
El volcán ha estado activo durante varios meses.
その火山は数ヶ月間活動を続けています。
그 화산은 몇 달째 활동 중입니다.
He takes an active role in his children's education.
他积极参与孩子们的教育。
Él desempeña un papel activo en la educación de sus hijos.
彼は子供たちの教育に積極的に関わっています。
그는 자녀들의 교육에 적극적인 역할을 하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'activus' meaning 'given to action', from 'actus' (a doing), past participle of 'agere' (to do, drive). Related to 'act', 'agent', 'agenda', and 'agile'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal