单词 | move |
释义 | move v. & n. --v   1. intr. & tr. change one's position or posture, or cause to do this.   2. tr. & intr. put or keep in motion; rouse, stir.   3. a intr. make a move in a board-game. b tr. change the position of (a piece) in a board-game.   4. intr. (often foll. by about, away, etc.) go or pass from place to place.   5. intr. take action, esp. promptly (moved to reduce unemployment).   6. intr. make progress (the project is moving fast).   7. intr. a change one's place of residence. b (of a business etc.) change to new premises (also tr.: move house; move offices).   8. intr. (foll. by in) live or be socially active in (a specified place or group etc.) (moves in the best circles).   9. tr. affect (a person) with (usu. tender or sympathetic) emotion.   10. tr. a (foll. by in) stimulate (laughter, anger, etc., in a person). b (foll. by to) provoke (a person to laughter etc.).   11. tr. (foll. by to, or to + infin.) prompt or incline (a person to a feeling or action).   12. a tr. cause (the bowels) to be evacuated. b intr. (of the bowels) be evacuated.   13. tr. (often foll. by that + clause) propose in a meeting, deliberative assembly, etc.   14. intr. (foll. by for) make a formal request or application.   15. intr. (of merchandise) be sold. --n   1. the act or an instance of moving.   2. a change of house, business premises, etc.   3. a step taken to secure some action or effect; an initiative.   4. a the changing of the position of a piece in a board-game. b a player's turn to do this. Phrases and idioms get a move on colloq.   1. hurry up.   2. make a start. make a move take action. move along (or on) change to a new position, esp. to avoid crowding, getting in the way, etc. move heaven and earth see HEAVEN. move in   1. take possession of a new house.   2. get into a position of influence, interference, etc.   3. get into a position of readiness or proximity (for an offensive action etc.). move mountains see MOUNTAIN. move out   1. leave one's home; change one's place of residence.   2. leave a position, job, etc. move over (or up) adjust one's position to make room for another. on the move 1 progressing.   2. moving about. Etymology: ME f. AF mover, OF moveir f. L movere mot- |
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