英语

mobility

gb/moʊbˈɪlɪti/ us/moʊbˈɪlɪti/
B1 英语
~ 6000
义项
0 个义项
名词 B1 property
1

ability to move physically

The ability to move your body or a body part easily and without help.

用法模式: [someone] has [adjective] mobility in [a body part]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes use *mobility* instead of *movement* for single actions, e.g. saying *"I heard a mobility"* instead of *"I heard a movement"*. *Mobility* is about general ability, not one specific move.
近义词
movement (A broader word for changing position; it does not focus as much on the ability or ease of moving.)
反义词
immobility (Direct opposite; means being unable to move or be moved.)
搭配
limited mobility |reduced mobility |mobility issues |mobility impairment |mobility aid |full mobility
主题
health |daily life |body
例句
  • After the surgery, his mobility in the right leg was greatly reduced.
  • Regular stretching can improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
  • The new ramp has increased mobility for wheelchair users entering the building.
  • She worked with a physiotherapist to regain full mobility in her shoulder.
  • Arthritis often affects the mobility of the hands and fingers.
学习者例句
  • Her knee hurts and her mobility is not good.
  • The doctor says he will get his mobility back in a few months.
  • This chair helps old people with poor mobility.
  • After the accident, his mobility in one arm was limited.
  • The lift improves mobility for people who cannot use stairs.
名词 B2 property
2

ability to change social class

The chance for people to move to a higher or lower social or money level in society.

用法模式: [society] offers [degree] social mobility
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse *mobility* here with physical movement and say things like *"The mobility in my country is low"* when they mean *"social mobility"*. It is safer to include the word *social* or *economic* when talking about class or income.
近义词
advancement (Focuses on moving upward, usually positively, while *mobility* includes both upward and downward movement.)
反义词
social rigidity (Describes a society where it is very hard or impossible to change social class.)
搭配
social mobility |upward mobility |downward mobility |economic mobility |intergenerational mobility |limited mobility
主题
society |economics |politics |business
例句
  • Many people see education as the key to greater social mobility.
  • The report argues that economic mobility has declined over the last thirty years.
  • Policies that expand access to college can improve upward mobility for low-income families.
  • In some countries, caste systems severely limit social mobility.
  • High housing costs can be a barrier to mobility between income groups.
学习者例句
  • Good schools can increase social mobility.
  • In that country, there is not much upward mobility for poor people.
  • The government wants more economic mobility for young workers.
  • Low social mobility means people often stay in the class they were born in.
  • Many people move to big cities to find better mobility in income and status.
名词 B2 property
3

ability to change jobs or location

The ease with which people can change their job or move to a new place for work.

用法模式: [industry] has high [type] mobility
常见错误:
Learners may confuse *mobility* with *promotion*. *Mobility* can mean moving sideways or to a different place, not only moving up to a higher job level.
近义词
flexibility (A broader term about being able to change; *mobility* focuses more on actual movement between jobs or places.)
反义词
job immobility (Describes a situation where workers cannot easily change jobs or move for work.)
搭配
labor mobility |job mobility |career mobility |workforce mobility |geographic mobility |internal mobility
主题
business |economics |work |travel
例句
  • Greater labor mobility allows workers to move from shrinking industries to growing ones.
  • The company encourages internal mobility, letting employees apply for roles in different departments.
  • Strict visa rules can reduce geographic mobility among skilled professionals.
  • High housing costs in major cities are limiting mobility for young workers.
  • Career mobility is important for retaining ambitious employees in large organizations.
学习者例句
  • Labor mobility is high in this region.
  • The firm supports career mobility between offices.
  • Visa laws can make geographic mobility difficult.
  • Job mobility is low when people are afraid to lose benefits.
  • They want more workforce mobility inside the company.
名词 technical C1 property
4

ease of transport in an area

How easy it is for people and goods to travel in a city or region, because of roads, trains, buses, and other transport services.

用法模式: [city] aims to improve [type] mobility
常见错误:
Learners may assume *mobility* here always means physical ability. In transport and city-planning texts, it usually refers to how the whole system moves people and goods, not to a single person’s body.
近义词
transportation (A broader term for moving people or goods; *mobility* emphasizes the ease and quality of this movement in a system.)
反义词
congestion (Refers to overcrowded transport or traffic, which reduces overall mobility in an area.)
搭配
urban mobility |sustainable mobility |mobility services |mobility solutions |public mobility |mobility as a service
主题
transport |technology |environment |transportation |travel
例句
  • The new metro line is part of a wider plan to improve urban mobility.
  • Shared bikes and scooters have become an important element of sustainable mobility strategies.
  • Digital platforms are changing how cities manage mobility services.
  • Poor mobility in rural areas can limit access to jobs and healthcare.
  • The government announced a major investment in green mobility solutions.
学习者例句
  • The city wants better urban mobility.
  • More buses and trains can improve mobility in small towns.
  • Shared bikes are now a big part of mobility in many cities.
  • Traffic jams show that mobility is a problem here.
  • Good mobility helps people reach work and school easily.
名词 technical C2 quantity
5

speed of charge carriers in material

In physics, a number that shows how easily charges like electrons can move through a material when there is an electric force.

用法模式: [material] has [adjective] electron mobility
常见错误:
Learners may think *mobility* here is any kind of movement. In physics, it is a specific measured property, usually with units, not just general motion.
近义词
conductivity (Related but not identical; conductivity is a broader property of how well a material carries electric current, while mobility is specifically about the motion of individual charge carriers.)
反义词
resistivity (Opposing idea; a measure of how strongly a material resists electric current, often linked to lower mobility of charge carriers.)
搭配
electron mobility |ion mobility |carrier mobility |high mobility |low mobility |mobility measurement
主题
science |engineering |technology
例句
  • The semiconductor's performance depends heavily on the electron mobility of the material.
  • Higher carrier mobility allows for faster switching speeds in modern transistors.
  • Temperature changes can significantly affect ion mobility in electrolytes.
  • Materials with low mobility tend to be poor conductors of electricity.
  • The study compares the mobility of different charge carriers under varying electric fields.
学习者例句
  • This material has very high electron mobility.
  • Low mobility means the charges move slowly through the metal.
  • Scientists test ion mobility in different liquids.
  • Better mobility can make electronic devices faster.
  • Temperature can change the mobility of electrons.
名词 technical C1 property
6

ability of troops to move

How easily and quickly an army or military unit can move and act.

用法模式: [force] needs greater mobility in [area]
常见错误:
Learners may not realize that *mobility* in military texts usually refers to whole units or systems, not to individual soldiers’ physical health.
近义词
maneuverability (Focuses on how easily forces can change position or direction; *mobility* also includes the speed and range of movement.)
反义词
static defense (Describes forces that stay in fixed positions, with very limited mobility.)
搭配
strategic mobility |tactical mobility |enhance mobility |mobility and firepower |armored mobility |air mobility
主题
military |politics
例句
  • The new vehicles are designed to increase the mobility of infantry units.
  • Air mobility allows rapid deployment of troops to remote areas.
  • Commanders stressed that mobility and communication are critical on this terrain.
  • Limited road access severely reduced the army's mobility during the rainy season.
  • Investments in logistics have greatly improved the strategic mobility of the force.
学习者例句
  • Helicopters give the army more mobility.
  • Bad roads can reduce the mobility of tanks.
  • The general wants better mobility for his troops.
  • Air mobility helps soldiers reach difficult places quickly.
  • High mobility is important in modern warfare.
语法
词典原形
mobility
IPA
GB/moʊbˈɪlɪti/
US/moʊbˈɪlɪti/
音节与重音
mo - bil - ity (3 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bil)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: mobility
  • Plural: mobilities, mobility
词族
Forms
mobilities noun
Core family
move verb A1 movement noun A2 mobile adjective A2
Related words
movable adjective B1 mover noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
immobile adjective immobility noun
Advanced or less common
mobilize verb B2 mobilization noun B2
相关表达

career mobility

1
/kɚˈɪɹ moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

movement within a career path

How easy it is for a person to move to different or higher jobs in their work life.

例句
  • The company promotes career mobility through regular internal job postings.
  • Remote work has increased career mobility across borders.
  • Lack of training can limit career mobility for many employees.

economic mobility

1
/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

movement between income levels

The chance for people or families to have higher or lower income over time.

例句
  • Economic mobility has slowed for younger generations.
  • High economic mobility means people are not trapped in low-paying jobs.
  • The report tracks economic mobility across three generations.

geographic mobility

1
/d͡ʒˌiəɡɹˈæfɪk moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

movement between places or regions

How easily people can move to a new city, region, or country to live or work.

例句
  • Geographic mobility is higher among young professionals.
  • High housing prices can limit geographic mobility.
  • Remote work has reduced the need for geographic mobility in some sectors.

labor mobility

1
/lˈeɪbɚ moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

movement of workers between jobs

How easily workers can change jobs, move to new industries, or move to other places for work.

例句
  • High labor mobility helps economies adjust to change.
  • Visa rules can strongly affect international labor mobility.
  • The union argues that low wages are reducing labor mobility.

mobility aid

1
/moʊbˈɪlɪti ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase

device that helps movement

A tool or device, like a cane or wheelchair, that helps someone move if walking is difficult.

例句
  • She uses a cane as a mobility aid after her injury.
  • The charity provides mobility aids for elderly people.
  • Wheelchairs and walkers are common mobility aids.

mobility impairment

1
/moʊbˈɪlɪti ɪmpˈɛɹmənt/
fixed phrase formal

long-term reduced ability to move

A long-term problem that makes it much harder for a person to move, usually recognized as a disability.

例句
  • The law requires public spaces to be accessible for people with mobility impairments.
  • She was diagnosed with a mobility impairment after the accident.
  • Support services are available for students with mobility impairments.

mobility issues

1
/moʊbˈɪlɪti ˈɪʃuz/
fixed phrase

problems with physical movement

Health or physical problems that make it hard for someone to move or walk easily.

例句
  • The building has ramps to support people with mobility issues.
  • Mobility issues are common among older adults.
  • He had to stop working because of serious mobility issues.

mobility scooter

1
/moʊbˈɪlɪti skˈutɚ/
fixed phrase

electric scooter for disabled users

A small electric vehicle that helps people who cannot walk far to travel short distances.

例句
  • He drives a mobility scooter to get to the shops.
  • The store has wide aisles to allow access for mobility scooters.
  • Her doctor recommended a mobility scooter after her hip operation.

mobility scooter

1
/moʊbˈɪlɪti skˈutɚ/
fixed phrase

Electric scooter for mobility

A scooter that helps someone move around when walking is hard.

例句
  • The store has wide aisles for mobility scooters.
  • He uses a mobility scooter when his knee pain flares up.
  • Airports often have rules about where mobility scooters can be used.

social mobility

1
/sˈoʊʃəl moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

change in social class

The chance for people to move to a higher or lower social level in society.

例句
  • Social mobility is often higher in countries with strong public education.
  • The study compares social mobility between different regions.
  • Many young people feel that social mobility has slowed in recent years.

urban mobility

1
/ˈɚbən moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase technical

movement within a city

How easy it is for people to move around a city using transport like buses, trains, bikes, and cars.

例句
  • The new tram network is part of a long-term urban mobility plan.
  • Improving urban mobility can reduce air pollution.
  • Ride-sharing apps have changed urban mobility in many large cities.

downward mobility

1
/dˈaʊnwɚd moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

movement to lower class

Moving to a lower social position or earning less money than before.

例句
  • The economic crisis led to widespread downward mobility among middle-class families.
  • Fear of downward mobility keeps many people working long hours.
  • Job loss often results in sudden downward mobility.

downward mobility

2
/dˈaʊnwɚd moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

moving to a lower social position

A change where a person or group moves to a lower social or economic level than before.

例句
  • Young adults fear downward mobility despite having university degrees.
  • The recession led to widespread downward mobility in the middle class.

upward mobility

3
/ˈʌpwɚd moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase

Ability to improve social status

The chance for someone to move to a better job or higher social class.

例句
  • Education is often seen as a key to upward mobility.
  • They saw college as their path to upward mobility.
  • The new policy aims to promote upward mobility in rural areas.
  • The company offers clear career ladders and real upward mobility.
  • Upward mobility is limited for workers in low-paid service jobs.

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