motor
gb/mˈoʊtɚ/ us/mˈoʊtɚ/
A2
Inggris
~ 1900
Makna
0 makna
Kata benda
A2
entity
1
Machine producing mechanical motion
A machine that uses electricity to make something move.
Pola penggunaan:
a motor [runs/spins/drives] [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motor' with 'engine'. In general, 'motor' often refers to electrical devices, while 'engine' often refers to fuel-powered machines.
Sinonim
engine (Often used for machines powered by fuel rather than electricity, though sometimes used interchangeably.)
Antonim
generator (A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, the reverse of a motor.)
Kolokasi
electric motor
|motor speed
|motor power
|motor failure
|motor control
Tema
technology
|engineering
|transport
|science
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The motor makes the machine move.
- My bike has a small motor.
- The motor is not working.
Kata benda
B1
entity
2
Vehicle powered by an engine
A car or other vehicle that moves using a motor.
Pola penggunaan:
drive a motor [to/from place]
Kesalahan umum:
Some learners may think 'motor' always means 'car', but it can also mean motorcycles or other vehicles with engines.
Sinonim
automobile (More formal and less common in everyday British English; common in American usage.)
Antonim
bicycle (A common non-motorized vehicle.)
Kolokasi
motor vehicle
|motor insurance
|motor racing
|motor industry
Tema
transport
|daily life
|transportation
|travel
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
motor [skills/functions/control]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners might confuse 'motor' in this sense with the machine meaning. Here it is about body movement, not engines.
Sinonim
muscular (Refers more generally to muscles, not specifically their control or movement coordination.)
Antonim
sensory (Relating to sensation or the senses rather than movement.)
Kolokasi
motor skills
|motor function
|motor neuron disease
Tema
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
Contoh
- The child is developing fine motor skills.
- Motor neurons carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
- The accident affected his motor functions.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Babies learn motor skills slowly.
- Motor control helps us move.
- Motor function is important for walking.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
motor
IPA
GB/mˈoʊtɚ/
US/mˈoʊtɚ/
Suku kata & tekanan
mo - tor (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: motor
Noun
- Base: motor
- Plural: motors
Kata terkait
Forms
motors
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-motorized
adjective
Advanced or less common
motorization
noun
Ungkapan
motor skills
1/mˈoʊtɚ skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
technical
Body movement abilities
The ability to move parts of your body well and with control.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.