- 1. conduct; deed; action
 - ♦ 从他的~可以看出他的态度。 From his deeds we can discern his attitude.
 - 2. accomplishment; achievement
 - ♦ 这位新经理很有~。 The new manager is a dynamic and able man.
 - 3. scope for one's abilities or talents
 - ♦ 大有作为
 - 4. regard as; look on as; take as
 - ♦ 把那个~借口 use it as an excuse
 - 5. in the capacity, character, or role of; as
 - ♦ ~你的朋友, 我得劝劝你。 As your friend, I have to give you some advice.