单词 | movement |
释义 | movement n.   1. the act or an instance of moving or being moved.   2. a the moving parts of a mechanism (esp. a clock or watch). b a particular group of these.   3. a a body of persons with a common object (the peace movement). b a campaign undertaken by such a body.   4. (usu. in pl.) a person's activities and whereabouts, esp. at a particular time.   5. Mus. a principal division of a longer musical work, self-sufficient in terms of key, tempo, structure, etc.   6. the progressive development of a poem, story, etc.   7. motion of the bowels.   8. a an activity in a market for some commodity. b a rise or fall in price.   9. a mental impulse.   10. a development of position by a military force or unit. Etymology: ME f. OF f. med.L movimentum (as MOVE) |
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