motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
英語
~ 1800
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
用法パターン：
[something] is in motion
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
類義語
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
対義語
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
コロケーション
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
テーマ
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
名詞
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.
用法パターン：
to put forward a motion
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
類義語
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
対義語
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
コロケーション
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
テーマ
business
|politics
|communication
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
名詞
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
類義語
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
対義語
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
コロケーション
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
テーマ
science
|space
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
名詞
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
類義語
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
対義語
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
コロケーション
hand motion
|subtle motion
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
文法
辞書形
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
音節・強勢
mo - tion （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
活用形
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.