在英语中，动作是指人或物体所做的事情，而状态是指人或物体的现状或情况。

动作可以用动词来表示，如：run, jump, eat, sleep等。例如：

She is running in the park. (她正在公园跑步。)
He jumps over the fence. (他跳过了围栏。)
They are eating dinner. (他们在吃晚餐。)
The cat is sleeping on the couch. (猫在沙发上睡觉。)

状态可以用名词或形容词来表示，如：happiness, sadness, health, illness等。例如：

She is happy. (她很高兴。)
He is sad. (他很悲伤。)
They are in good health. (他们身体健康。)
The cat is sick. (猫生病了。)

希望这能帮到你！