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单词 moped
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moped

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noun

mo·​ped ˈmō-ˌped How to pronounce moped (audio)
plural mopeds
: a lightweight, low-powered motorbike that can be pedaled
The difference between a moped and a scooter is like the difference between an economy car and full-sized coupe. A scooter has comfy footrests instead of pedals and a luxurious seat seemingly long enough to accommodate a family of four. Kelly Whiteside
broadly : any low-powered motorbike
The Motorman may fit the legal definition of a moped, but it has no pedals. The drivetrain is fully electric. Rene Chun
A moped is defined as either a pedal bicycle with a helper motor or a non-pedal bicycle with a motor, which has all of the following characteristics: Have a cylinder capacity of no more than 50 cubic centimeters. Have an automatic transmission. Be capable of a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour. Comply with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. Mass.gov

moped

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past tense of mope entry 1

Example Sentences

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Noun
That followed an earlier traffic violation in which Finley was cited for failure to wear a helmet while riding a moped. Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 An 80-year-old woman driving a moped was killed in a crash on Route 28A in Falmouth Wednesday afternoon, , the Falmouth Police Department said in a statement. Grace Gilson, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 According to the source, the charge stems from an earlier traffic violation in which Finley was cited for failure to wear a helmet while riding a moped. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2022 The police department at 2:52 a.m. March 6 responded to a report of a woman driving a moped and weaving all over the road on Detroit near St. Charles. Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 19 Mar. 2022 Gordon also was convicted of reckless homicide in the 2009 fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Louisville, allegedly over a moped, and sentenced to five years in prison. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2022 On Tuesday Apple showed us the new iPhone 13 on a moped. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021 The reason the moped went off the road is still under investigation, the police said. Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2021 The driver collided with another car before running over Trevon Mitchell on his moped. Sylvia Goodman, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Swedish, from motor motor + pedal pedal

First Known Use

Noun

1954, in the meaning defined above

moped

verb

past tense of mope
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as in crawled
to move or act slowly we were in a rush, and the Sunday driver in front of us was just moping along

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • crawled
  • delayed
  • dragged
  • lingered
  • poked
  • strolled
  • stalled
  • loitered
  • lagged
  • fell behind
  • dillydallied
  • dawdled
  • hung fire
  • played
  • dropped behind
  • crept
  • staggered
  • lollygagged
  • diddled
  • shuffled
  • idled
  • marked time
  • lounged
  • sauntered
  • lallygagged
  • shilly-shallied
  • dragged one's heels
  • loafed
  • tarried
  • ambled
  • took one's time
  • decelerated
  • fooled around
  • trifled
  • dallied
  • dragged one's feet
  • messed around
  • lolled
  • pottered (around)
  • procrastinated
  • fiddled (around)
  • puttered (around)
  • lumbered
  • plodded
  • monkeyed (around)
  • hanged (around or out)
  • eased
  • inched
  • temporized
  • filibustered
  • slowed (down or up)
  • hung (around or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sped
  • raced
  • ripped
  • hurried
  • run
  • rushed
  • scooted
  • flew
  • bolted
  • whizzed
  • whirled
  • careered
  • zipped
  • barreled
  • scurried
  • scudded
  • barrelled
  • humped
  • whisked
  • ran
  • dashed
  • hastened
  • hurtled
  • rocketed
  • tore
  • darted
  • speeded
  • hustled
  • scrambled
  • run
  • coursed
  • bowled
  • hotfooted (it)
  • accelerated
  • breezed
  • trotted
  • stampeded
  • ran
  • sprinted
  • jogged
  • sped (up)
  • galloped
  • quickened
  • overtook
  • speeded (up)
  • caught up
  • outpaced
  • outstripped
  • outran
  • fast-forwarded
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as in pouted
to silently go about in a bad mood she's been moping all weekend because her boyfriend hasn't called even once

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • pouted
  • sulked
  • scowled
  • frowned
  • grumped
  • brooded
  • glowered
  • pondered
  • carried on
  • petted
  • mulled (over)
  • mused (over)
  • dwelled (on)
  • lowered
  • loured
  • took on
  • dwelt (on)
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