motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Angielski
~ 1800
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Schemat użycia:
[something] is in motion
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Synonimy
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Antonimy
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Kolokacje
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Tematy
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Rzeczownik
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.
Schemat użycia:
to put forward a motion
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Synonimy
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Antonimy
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Kolokacje
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Tematy
business
|politics
|communication
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Rzeczownik
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Synonimy
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Antonimy
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Kolokacje
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Tematy
science
|space
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Synonimy
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Antonimy
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Kolokacje
hand motion
|subtle motion
Tematy
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
mo - tion (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.