motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Anglų
~ 1800
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is in motion
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Sinonimai
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Antonimai
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Kolokacijos
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Temos
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Daiktavardis
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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to put forward a motion
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Sinonimai
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Antonimai
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Kolokacijos
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Temos
business
|politics
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Daiktavardis
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Sinonimai
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Antonimai
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Kolokacijos
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Temos
science
|space
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Sinonimai
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Antonimai
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Kolokacijos
hand motion
|subtle motion
Temos
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
mo - tion (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.