behave

verb

1. 表现
   to do things in a particular way
   1. The doctor behaved very unprofessionally.
      那位医生的做法十分不专业。
   2. They behaved very badly towards their guests.
      他们对客人们很不礼貌。
   3. He behaved like a true gentleman.
      他的行为像个真正的绅士。
   4. She behaved with great dignity.
      她显得很尊贵。
   5. He behaved as if/though nothing had happened.
      他显得像是什么都没发生过。
   6. They behave differently when you're not around.
      你不在时他们就是另一副面孔。
2. 表现得体；有礼貌
   to do things in a way that people think is correct or polite
   1. Will you kids just behave!
      孩子们，规矩点！
   2. She doesn't know how to behave in public.
      她在公共场合举止无措。
   3. I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away.
      我不在家时你们要乖乖的。
3. 表现得…的
   behaving in the way mentioned
   1. well-/badly-behaved children
      表现好 / 差的孩子
4. 作某种自然反应（或变化等）
   to naturally react, move, etc. in a particular way
   1. a study of how metals behave under pressure
      对于金属受压反应的研究

1. VERB 表现
   The way that you behave is the way that you do and say things, and the things that you do and say.
   1. I couldn't believe these people were behaving in this way...
      我难以相信这些人竟会有这种举动。
   2. He'd behaved badly.
      他表现得很糟糕。
2. VERB 守规矩；举止得体；行为检点
   If you behave or behave yourself, you act in the way that people think is correct and proper.
   1. You have to behave...
      你得规矩点。
   2. They were expected to behave themselves.
      他们应该守规矩。
3. VERB （在科学领域）运动，起作用，作出反应
   In science, the way that something behaves is the things that it does.
   1. Under certain conditions, electrons can behave like waves rather than particles.
      在一定条件下，电子可以作波状运动，而不是粒子状运动。

1. I'll behave toward them as I would like to be treated
   我会以希望别人对待我的方式来对待他们。
2. She was trying to behave as if his visit hadn't thrown her off balance.
   她尽力装作对他的造访并不吃惊。
3. I couldn't believe these people were behaving in this way
   我难以相信这些人竟会有这种举动。
4. He'd behaved badly.
   他表现得很糟糕。
5. You have to behave
   你得规矩点。
6. They were expected to behave themselves.
   他们应该守规矩。
7. Under certain conditions, electrons can behave like waves rather than particles.
   在一定条件下，电子可以作波状运动，而不是粒子状运动。
8. It is shocking that humans can behave with such bestiality towards others.
   令人震惊的是，人竟然能对同类下此毒手。
9. What else could make him behave so out of character?
   还有什么能让他做出这种如此失常的行为来？
10. Behave, or else!
    规矩点，否则的话，哼！
11. It's incredible that Peter can behave with such stupid lack of feeling.
    彼得行事如此麻木不仁，真是难以置信。
12. Mr Blake was a gent. He knew how to behave.
    布莱克先生是位绅士，举止得体。
13. They behave with a total lack of inhibition.
    他们表现得毫无顾忌。
14. They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly
    他们在情感上已经成熟，应该负责任地行事。
15. Nobody who comes to this club is allowed to behave like a prima donna.
    加入这个俱乐部的任何人都不许自以为是。
16. He's a spoilt brat and it's about time he learnt to behave properly
    他是个被宠坏的孩子，是该学些规矩了。
17. By studying the way people behave, we can theorize about what is going on in their mind.
    通过研究人们的行为方式，我们可以从中推断他们内心的想法。
18. School administrators walk a tightrope between the demands of the community and the realities of how children really behave
    学校管理者在社区的要求和孩子们的实际表现之间小心翼翼地平衡局面。
19. It's unreasonable to expect your child to behave in a caring way if you behave selfishly.
    如果你自己表现得很自私却期待你的孩子能关心别人，这是很没道理的。
20. You obviously don't know how to behave in public!
    你原来是个不上台盘的人！
21. The children do not know how to behave themselves decently.
    小孩子不懂如何举止得体。
22. Don't imagine that they'll behave themselves. They will not take their defeat lying down.
    别以为他们会老实的，他们决不会善罢甘休。
23. Behave yourself and keep quiet for a while.
    规矩点，安安静静地待着！
24. You behave yourself!;
    放老实点（儿）！
25. The children behave well.
    孩子们行为良好。
26. Behave yourself!
    规矩点！
27. Just look at his usual behaviour and you can imagine how he will behave on such an occasion.
    看他平时的所作所为，就可以想见他在这种场合的表现。
28. For my part, I think they are vastly agreeable, provided they dress smart and behave civil.
    对我来说，我认为如果他们穿着漂亮，举止文明，倒是非常令人愉快的。
29. I'll wring your neck if you don't behave!
    你要是行为不端，我就拧断你的脖子。
30. It's hateful of him to behave like that.
    他的行为太可恶了。

v.

behave/act as if you own the place

think you own the place

• （言行）喧宾夺主
  to behave in a very confident way that annoys other people, for example by telling them what to do

verb

1. behave in a certain manner
   1. You should act like an adult
   2. Don't behave like a fool
   3. What makes her do this way?
   4. The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people

   Synonym:    actdo

2. behave in a certain manner
   1. She carried herself well
   2. he bore himself with dignity
   3. They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

   Synonym:    acquitbeardeportconductcomportcarry

3. behave well or properly
   1. The children must learn to behave

   Synonym:    comport