to behave according to what is expected or suitable
按照预期或适当的方式行事 (ànzhào yùqī huò shìdàng de fāngshì xíngshì)
"She tries to act up to her reputation as a hardworking student."
"她努力保持作为一个勤奋学生的良好声誉。" (tā nǔlì bǎochí zuòwéi yīgè qínfèn xuéshēng de liánghǎo shēngyù)
to allow others to see your feelings or emotional state
to connect with your inner emotions or true feelings
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
to attract or generate investment money
to reduce the time or energy available for eating or cooking
to examine something more carefully or in detail