motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Английский
~ 1800
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Модель употребления:
[something] is in motion
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Синонимы
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Антонимы
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Коллокации
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Темы
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Существительное
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.
Модель употребления:
to put forward a motion
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Синонимы
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Антонимы
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Коллокации
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Темы
business
|politics
|communication
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Существительное
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Синонимы
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Антонимы
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Коллокации
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Темы
science
|space
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Существительное
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Синонимы
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Антонимы
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Коллокации
hand motion
|subtle motion
Темы
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Слоги и ударение
mo - tion (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.