motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is in motion
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Συνώνυμα
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Αντώνυμα
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Θέματα
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Ουσιαστικό
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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to put forward a motion
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Συνώνυμα
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Αντώνυμα
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Θέματα
business
|politics
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Συνώνυμα
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Αντώνυμα
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Θέματα
science
|space
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Συνώνυμα
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Αντώνυμα
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
hand motion
|subtle motion
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
mo - tion (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.