motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1800
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is in motion
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Synonyma
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Antonyma
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Kolokace
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Témata
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Podstatné jméno
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.
Vzorec užití:
to put forward a motion
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Synonyma
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Antonyma
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Kolokace
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Témata
business
|politics
|communication
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Synonyma
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Antonyma
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Kolokace
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Témata
science
|space
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Synonyma
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Antonyma
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Kolokace
hand motion
|subtle motion
Témata
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
mo - tion (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.