motionmo•tion /'məʊʃ(ə)n/

n

1. U 动，运动；移动

• in slow motion 以慢动作

• the swaying motion of the boat 小船的左右摇摆

2. C 动作；举动；姿态

• with a motion of one's hand 用手势

3. C (会议上的)提议，动议

• propose (reject) a motion 提出(否决)一项动议

4. C 主英正式 大便；粪便

• regular motions 按时大便

词组go through the motions 装出做…的样子；敷衍塞责

• He went through the motions of welcoming the guests. 他只是敷衍了事地欢迎客人。

in motion 在运行中；在运动中

• It's dangerous to jump off the train which is in motion. 从行驶的火车上跳下来是危险的。