单词 | motion |
释义 | motionmotionsmotionmotion1 /ˈməʊʃən $ ˈmoʊ-/ noun1[uncountable] the process of moving, or the way that someone or something movesmotion ofthe rolling motion of the shiproll轮船的左右摇晃2[countable] a single movement of your head or hand: He made a motion with his hand, to tell me to keep back.make他手一挥﹐叫我退后。3[countable] a suggestion that is made formally at a meeting and then decided on by voting: I’d like to propose a motion to change our working hours.workhour我想提议改变我们的工作时间。Most people opposed the motion he had put forward.opposehave大多数人反对他提出的动议。The motion was carried unanimously.becarry这个动议获得一致通过。I think the motion will be defeated.defeat我认为这个动议会被否决。 ➔ slow motionPhrasesgo through the motions (of doing something) to do something because you have to do it, without being very interested: I feel so bored at work, like I’m just going through the motions.boregomotion我感觉上班很无聊,就像是在混日子。put/set something in motion to start a process: The plans had been passed and already put in motion.planhavebepass计划通过并已开始实施了。 |
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