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motions

UK //ˈməʊʃənz//US //ˈmoʊʃənz//

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。)

同义词:movements, actions, proposals, resolutions

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。)

同义词:gesture, signal, beckon

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。)