motion

• 表示动作、过程或运动、移动状态的动词性名词；指位置或地点的变化。也表示在会议或议会中提出的正式提案。

A noun referring to the act, process, or state of moving or being moved; a change in position or location.

1. MovementA2formal

   The act or process of moving or changing position.

   运动

   • The motion of the waves was calming.
   • He made a sudden motion with his hand.
   • The car was in motion when the accident happened.

   同义词locomotionmovementmovingpassageshiftstirringtransittravel

   反义词immobilityinactivityquiescencereststillness

2. B2formal

   A formal proposal made in a meeting, court, or legislative assembly.

   动议

   • The board approved the motion to increase funding.
   • She seconded the motion during the debate.
   • The motion was passed with a majority vote.

   同义词proposalpropositionrecommendationresolutionsubmission

3. B1formal

   A gesture or action that communicates something.

   手势

   • He made a motion for her to sit down.
   • A slight motion of his head indicated agreement.
   • She used a hand motion to signal the start.

   同义词gesturemovementnodsignsignalwave

• 用手势或信号示意、指引某人；在会议上正式提出动议或建议。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a gesture or signal to direct or instruct someone, or to propose formally in a meeting.

1. Gesture or signalB2formal

   To make a movement, usually with the hand or head, to indicate or direct something.

   示意

   • She motioned for him to come closer.
   • The guard motioned us to stop at the gate.
   • He motioned towards the exit with his hand.

   同义词beckongestureindicatenodsignalwave