Angol

motion

gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2 Angol
~ 1800
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Főnév A2 event
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movement from one place to another

When something moves from one place or position to another.

Használati minta: [something] is in motion
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Szinonimák
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Antonimák
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Szókapcsolatok
set in motion |in motion |stop motion |slow motion
Témák
daily life |science |space |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The car is in motion.
  • I saw motion in the trees.
  • The ball is in motion.
Főnév 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.

Használati minta: to put forward a motion
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Szinonimák
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Antonimák
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Szókapcsolatok
pass a motion |propose a motion |second a motion
Témák
business |politics |communication
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He made a motion to start the project.
  • The motion passed quickly.
  • They voted on the motion.
Főnév technical B1 event
3

movement in physics or mechanics

In science, when something changes its place over time.

Szinonimák
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Antonimák
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Szókapcsolatok
uniform motion |circular motion |linear motion
Témák
science |space
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
  • We study motion in science class.
  • Motion can be fast or slow.
Főnév B1 entity
4

gesture to communicate or signal

A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.

Szinonimák
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Antonimák
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Szókapcsolatok
hand motion |subtle motion
Témák
daily life |communication |body |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He made a motion with his hand.
  • She gave me a small motion to come closer.
  • I saw his head make a quick motion.
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Szótári alak
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
mo - tion (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: motion
  • Plural: motion, motions
Szócsalád
Forms
motions noun
Core family
move verb A1 movement noun A2
Related words
movable adjective B1 moving adjective mobile adjective A2 mobility noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
motionless adjective A2 immobile adjective
Advanced or less common
motionlessness noun motionlessly adverb
Kifejezések

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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • They replayed the goal in slow motion.
  • The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.

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