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motion

释义

motion

noun

UK /ˈməʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	motion
plural	motions

1
uncountable the process or action of moving
Special instruments record the speed and motion of the atoms.
in motion:
Muybridge developed high-speed photography of people and animals in motion.
Synonyms and related words
The process or activity of moving
movement
transit
motion
1. 1a
  countable a movement that someone or something makes
  Rub the horse’s coat in a circular motion.
  She made a little fluttering motion with her hands.
  Synonyms and related words
  The process or activity of moving
  movement
  transit
  motion
2
countable a formal proposal that people discuss and then vote on in a meeting or debate. Someone proposes a motion (=suggests it), and someone else must second it (=say formally that they support it) before it is accepted for discussion
The Committee will debate the motion today.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of meetings
agenda
AOB
apologies
3
countable/uncountable formalthe process of getting rid of solid waste from your body
Synonyms and related words
Going to the toilet
be caught short
bedwetting
bowel movement
1. 3a
  the solid waste matter that you get rid of from your body
  Synonyms and related words
  Human and animal waste
  cowpat
  crap
  dog dirt

phrases

go through the motions

set something in motion

motion

noun

US /ˈmoʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	motion
plural	motions

1
uncountable the process or action of moving
He studied the motion of the planets.
Special instruments record the speed and motion of the atoms.
in motion:
Muybridge developed high-speed photography of people and animals in motion.
Synonyms and related words
The process or activity of moving
movement
transit
motion
1. 1a
  countable a movement that someone or something makes
  Rub the horse’s coat in a circular motion.
  She made a little fluttering motion with her hands.
  Synonyms and related words
  The process or activity of moving
  movement
  transit
  motion
2
countable a formal proposal that people discuss and then vote on in a meeting or debate. Someone proposes a motion (=suggests it), and someone else must second it (=say formally that they support it) before it is accepted for discussion
The Committee will debate the motion today.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of meetings
agenda
apologies
docket
1. 2a
  Americana formal suggestion made by a lawyer to a judge in a court of law. A lawyer can file a motion (=suggest it), but the judge may deny it (=refuse to accept it)
  His lawyer filed a motion for dismissal.
  It was within the Judge’s discretion to deny the counsel’s motion.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of trials
  appearance
  be under/on oath
  case

phrases

go through the motions

set something in motion

motion

verb intransitive/transitive

UK /ˈməʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	motion
he/she/it	motions
present participle	motioning
past tense	motioned
past participle	motioned

1
to move your hand or head in a particular direction, for example to point somewhere or to get someone’s attention
Sam motioned them away.
motion (for) someone to do something:
He motioned for the waiter to bring the bill.
Synonyms and related words
To move your head
avert your eyes/gaze/head etc
bob your head
bury your face/head in something
Synonyms and related words
To use a particular gesture to communicate something
acknowledge
bat your eyes/eyelashes
beckon

motion

verb intransitive/transitive

US /ˈmoʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	motion
he/she/it	motions
present participle	motioning
past tense	motioned
past participle	motioned

1
to move your hand or head in a particular direction, for example to point somewhere or to get someone’s attention
Sam motioned them away.
motion (for) someone to do something:
He motioned for the waiter to bring the check.
Synonyms and related words
To move your head
avert your eyes/gaze/head etc.
bob your head
bury your face/head in something
Synonyms and related words
To use a particular gesture to communicate something
acknowledge
bat your eyes/eyelashes
beckon

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