motor
gb/mˈoʊtɚ/ us/mˈoʊtɚ/
A2
英語
~ 1900
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
Machine producing mechanical motion
A machine that uses electricity to make something move.
用法パターン：
a motor [runs/spins/drives] [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'motor' with 'engine'. In general, 'motor' often refers to electrical devices, while 'engine' often refers to fuel-powered machines.
類義語
engine (Often used for machines powered by fuel rather than electricity, though sometimes used interchangeably.)
対義語
generator (A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, the reverse of a motor.)
コロケーション
electric motor
|motor speed
|motor power
|motor failure
|motor control
テーマ
technology
|engineering
|transport
|science
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The motor makes the machine move.
- My bike has a small motor.
- The motor is not working.
名詞
B1
entity
2
Vehicle powered by an engine
A car or other vehicle that moves using a motor.
用法パターン：
drive a motor [to/from place]
よくある間違い：
Some learners may think 'motor' always means 'car', but it can also mean motorcycles or other vehicles with engines.
類義語
automobile (More formal and less common in everyday British English; common in American usage.)
対義語
bicycle (A common non-motorized vehicle.)
コロケーション
motor vehicle
|motor insurance
|motor racing
|motor industry
テーマ
transport
|daily life
|transportation
|travel
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
motor [skills/functions/control]
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse 'motor' in this sense with the machine meaning. Here it is about body movement, not engines.
類義語
muscular (Refers more generally to muscles, not specifically their control or movement coordination.)
対義語
sensory (Relating to sensation or the senses rather than movement.)
コロケーション
motor skills
|motor function
|motor neuron disease
テーマ
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
例文
- The child is developing fine motor skills.
- Motor neurons carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
- The accident affected his motor functions.
学習者向け例文
- Babies learn motor skills slowly.
- Motor control helps us move.
- Motor function is important for walking.
文法
辞書形
motor
IPA
GB/mˈoʊtɚ/
US/mˈoʊtɚ/
音節・強勢
mo - tor （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: motor
Noun
- Base: motor
- Plural: motors
関連語
Forms
motors
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-motorized
adjective
Advanced or less common
motorization
noun
表現
motor skills
1/mˈoʊtɚ skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
technical
Body movement abilities
The ability to move parts of your body well and with control.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.