motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Английски
~ 1800
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is in motion
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Синоними
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Антоними
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Колокации
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Теми
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The sudden motion of the train startled her.
- The planets are in constant motion around the sun.
- He detected a slight motion in the bushes.
Примери за учащи
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Съществително
formal
B2
entity
2
formal proposal in a meeting
A formal idea that someone suggests in a meeting for people to discuss and decide on.
Модел на употреба:
to put forward a motion
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Синоними
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Антоними
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Колокации
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Теми
business
|politics
|communication
Примери
- The committee passed a motion to increase funding.
- She put forward a motion to change the meeting date.
- The motion was defeated by a narrow margin.
Примери за учащи
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Съществително
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Синоними
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Антоними
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Колокации
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Теми
science
|space
Примери
- Newton's laws describe the motion of objects.
- The study focused on the motion of particles in a fluid.
- They analyzed the projectile's motion using equations.
Примери за учащи
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Съществително
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Синоними
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Антоними
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Колокации
hand motion
|subtle motion
Теми
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He made a quick motion for her to sit down.
- The teacher used a hand motion to signal silence.
- With a slight motion of his head, he indicated the door.
Примери за учащи
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Граматика
Речникова форма
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Срички и ударение
mo - tion (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Семейство думи
Изрази
go through the motions
1/ɡˈoʊ θɹˈu ðə mˈoʊʃənz/
idiom
do without enthusiasm or effort
To do something without caring, just because you have to.
Примери
- He was just going through the motions at work, waiting for retirement.
- She went through the motions of greeting him but seemed distracted.
in motion
1/ˈɪn mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
currently moving or happening
Moving or happening right now.
Примери
- The car was already in motion when we arrived.
- Plans for the event are already in motion.
set in motion
1/sˈɛt ˈɪn mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
start movement or process
To make something begin moving or happening.
Примери
- The new law set in motion major changes in the industry.
- She set in motion the events that led to his resignation.
slow motion
1/slˈoʊ mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
video shown at slower speed
A way of showing video so that the action happens more slowly than in real life.
Примери
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.