motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Anh
~ 1800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is in motion
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Từ đồng nghĩa
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Chủ đề
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Danh từ
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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to put forward a motion
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Từ đồng nghĩa
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Từ trái nghĩa
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Chủ đề
business
|politics
|communication
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Danh từ
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Từ đồng nghĩa
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Từ trái nghĩa
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Chủ đề
science
|space
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Danh từ
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Từ đồng nghĩa
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
hand motion
|subtle motion
Chủ đề
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
mo - tion (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.