
motions
词源
源自拉丁语 'motio',意为'移动'或'动作',后通过古法语 'motion' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指物体的移动或动作,通常用于描述物理运动或身体的动作。
“The motions of the planets are carefully studied by astronomers.”
(天文学家仔细研究行星的运动。)
“She made graceful motions with her hands while dancing.”
(她在跳舞时用手做出了优雅的动作。)
❶ 在法律或会议中,指正式的提议或动议,通常需要投票决定。
“The chairman put forward a motion to adjourn the meeting.”
(主席提出了休会的动议。)
“The council debated several motions before making a decision.”
(委员会在做出决定前辩论了几项动议。)
verb
❶ 用手或身体做出动作,通常是为了示意或引导。
“She motioned for him to come closer.”
(她示意他靠近一些。)
“The teacher motioned the students to be quiet.”
(老师示意学生们安静。)
常见短语
in motion — 表示某物正在移动或进行中,常用于描述活动或计划已经开始。
“The project is finally in motion after months of planning.”
(经过数月的规划,这个项目终于启动了。)
set in motion — 指启动或引发某个过程或事件,强调开始行动。
“The new policy set in motion a series of changes in the company.”
(新政策引发了公司的一系列变化。)