motor
gb/mˈoʊtɚ/ us/mˈoʊtɚ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
Machine producing mechanical motion
A machine that uses electricity to make something move.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a motor [runs/spins/drives] [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motor' with 'engine'. In general, 'motor' often refers to electrical devices, while 'engine' often refers to fuel-powered machines.
Συνώνυμα
engine (Often used for machines powered by fuel rather than electricity, though sometimes used interchangeably.)
Αντώνυμα
generator (A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, the reverse of a motor.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
electric motor
|motor speed
|motor power
|motor failure
|motor control
Θέματα
technology
|engineering
|transport
|science
Παραδείγματα
- The fan's motor stopped working after a power surge.
- An electric motor powers the conveyor belt in the factory.
- This car uses a small motor to operate the windows.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The motor makes the machine move.
- My bike has a small motor.
- The motor is not working.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
Vehicle powered by an engine
A car or other vehicle that moves using a motor.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
drive a motor [to/from place]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners may think 'motor' always means 'car', but it can also mean motorcycles or other vehicles with engines.
Συνώνυμα
automobile (More formal and less common in everyday British English; common in American usage.)
Αντώνυμα
bicycle (A common non-motorized vehicle.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
motor vehicle
|motor insurance
|motor racing
|motor industry
Θέματα
transport
|daily life
|transportation
|travel
Παραδείγματα
- He was banned from driving any motor for two years.
- The company makes parts for all types of motors.
- Motor racing is popular in many countries.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I drive a small motor to work.
- There are many motors on the road.
- He likes fast motors.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Relating to movement control
About the body’s ability to move muscles.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
motor [skills/functions/control]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners might confuse 'motor' in this sense with the machine meaning. Here it is about body movement, not engines.
Συνώνυμα
muscular (Refers more generally to muscles, not specifically their control or movement coordination.)
Αντώνυμα
sensory (Relating to sensation or the senses rather than movement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
motor skills
|motor function
|motor neuron disease
Θέματα
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
Παραδείγματα
- The child is developing fine motor skills.
- Motor neurons carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
- The accident affected his motor functions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Babies learn motor skills slowly.
- Motor control helps us move.
- Motor function is important for walking.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
motor
IPA
GB/mˈoʊtɚ/
US/mˈoʊtɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
mo - tor (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: motor
Noun
- Base: motor
- Plural: motors
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
motors
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-motorized
adjective
Advanced or less common
motorization
noun
Εκφράσεις
motor skills
1/mˈoʊtɚ skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
technical
Body movement abilities
The ability to move parts of your body well and with control.
Παραδείγματα
- Writing requires fine motor skills.
- Sports can help improve children's motor skills.
motor neuron disease
1/mˈoʊtɚ nˈʊɹɑn dɪzˈiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Disease of muscle-controlling nerves
A serious illness that damages nerves which control muscles, making movement harder over time.
Παραδείγματα
- He was diagnosed with motor neuron disease last year.
- He was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in his fifties.
- Motor neuron disease can cause muscle weakness and difficulty speaking.
- Motor neuron disease affects movement, speech, and breathing over time.
- Researchers are trying to find new treatments for motor neuron disease.
motor vehicle
1/mˈoʊtɚ vˈiɪkəl/
fixed phrase
Road vehicle with an engine
A car, truck, bus, or other vehicle that uses a motor to move on roads.
Παραδείγματα
- Motor vehicles must be registered with the local authorities.
- The city is working to reduce emissions from motor vehicles.
- The city has strict laws for motor vehicle emissions.