acting

1. N-UNCOUNT Acting is the activity or profession of performing in plays or films. 表演[oft N n]

She returned to London to pursue her acting career. 她返回伦敦去从事她的表演事业。

2. ADJ You use acting before the title of a job to indicate that someone is doing that job temporarily. 临时代理的[ADJ n]

The new acting president has a reputation of being someone who is independent. 这位新的临时代理总裁有极有主见的名声。