motor
gb/mˈoʊtɚ/ us/mˈoʊtɚ/
A2
英语
~ 1900
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
entity
1
Machine producing mechanical motion
A machine that uses electricity to make something move.
用法模式：
a motor [runs/spins/drives] [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'motor' with 'engine'. In general, 'motor' often refers to electrical devices, while 'engine' often refers to fuel-powered machines.
近义词
engine (Often used for machines powered by fuel rather than electricity, though sometimes used interchangeably.)
反义词
generator (A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, the reverse of a motor.)
搭配
electric motor
|motor speed
|motor power
|motor failure
|motor control
主题
technology
|engineering
|transport
|science
例句
- The fan's motor stopped working after a power surge.
- An electric motor powers the conveyor belt in the factory.
- This car uses a small motor to operate the windows.
学习者例句
- The motor makes the machine move.
- My bike has a small motor.
- The motor is not working.
名词
B1
entity
2
Vehicle powered by an engine
A car or other vehicle that moves using a motor.
用法模式：
drive a motor [to/from place]
常见错误：
Some learners may think 'motor' always means 'car', but it can also mean motorcycles or other vehicles with engines.
近义词
automobile (More formal and less common in everyday British English; common in American usage.)
反义词
bicycle (A common non-motorized vehicle.)
搭配
motor vehicle
|motor insurance
|motor racing
|motor industry
主题
transport
|daily life
|transportation
|travel
例句
- He was banned from driving any motor for two years.
- The company makes parts for all types of motors.
- Motor racing is popular in many countries.
学习者例句
- I drive a small motor to work.
- There are many motors on the road.
- He likes fast motors.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Relating to movement control
About the body’s ability to move muscles.
用法模式：
motor [skills/functions/control]
常见错误：
Learners might confuse 'motor' in this sense with the machine meaning. Here it is about body movement, not engines.
近义词
muscular (Refers more generally to muscles, not specifically their control or movement coordination.)
反义词
sensory (Relating to sensation or the senses rather than movement.)
搭配
motor skills
|motor function
|motor neuron disease
主题
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
例句
- The child is developing fine motor skills.
- Motor neurons carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
- The accident affected his motor functions.
学习者例句
- Babies learn motor skills slowly.
- Motor control helps us move.
- Motor function is important for walking.
语法
词典原形
motor
IPA
GB/mˈoʊtɚ/
US/mˈoʊtɚ/
音节与重音
mo - tor （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: motor
Noun
- Base: motor
- Plural: motors
词族
Forms
motors
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-motorized
adjective
Advanced or less common
motorization
noun
相关表达
motor skills
1/mˈoʊtɚ skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
technical
Body movement abilities
The ability to move parts of your body well and with control.
例句
- Writing requires fine motor skills.
- Sports can help improve children's motor skills.
motor neuron disease
1/mˈoʊtɚ nˈʊɹɑn dɪzˈiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Disease of muscle-controlling nerves
A serious illness that damages nerves which control muscles, making movement harder over time.
例句
- He was diagnosed with motor neuron disease last year.
- He was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in his fifties.
- Motor neuron disease can cause muscle weakness and difficulty speaking.
- Motor neuron disease affects movement, speech, and breathing over time.
- Researchers are trying to find new treatments for motor neuron disease.
motor vehicle
1/mˈoʊtɚ vˈiɪkəl/
fixed phrase
Road vehicle with an engine
A car, truck, bus, or other vehicle that uses a motor to move on roads.
例句
- Motor vehicles must be registered with the local authorities.
- The city is working to reduce emissions from motor vehicles.
- The city has strict laws for motor vehicle emissions.