move
move — 動詞
1. to go from one place or position to another, or to put something or someone in a
移動
改變位置或將某物放到別處
to go from one place or position to another, or to put something or someone in a different place
Gabriela moved her chair closer to the window so she could see the garden.
Gabriela 把椅子往窗邊移動，好讓自己能看到花園。
move + object + location (change position of something)
The cat stayed still and would not move when Quan turned on the vacuum cleaner.
那隻貓靜靜趴著動也不動，Quan 打開吸塵器時牠還是不肯移動。
Aylin asked the driver to move the boxes to the back of the truck.
Aylin 請司機把箱子移到卡車後方。
The branches of the old tree moved gently in the wind all afternoon.
老樹的枝條在風中輕輕搖動了一整個下午。
Henry asked his neighbour to move the car because it was blocking the driveway.
Henry 請鄰居把車移開，因為車子擋住了車道。
文法句型
move + object + to/into/toward [place]
move + to/into/toward [place]
move + adverb (closer, away, aside, slowly)
用法筆記
This is the most basic physical sense of 'move'. It applies to both people shifting location and objects being relocated. The intransitive form (subject moves by itself) is as common as the transitive form.
常見錯誤
2. to take your turn during a game played on a board by picking up one of your piec
走棋；下棋
在棋盤遊戲中移動棋子
to take your turn during a game played on a board by picking up one of your pieces and setting it down in a different spot
Sumin moved her knight forward three spaces and captured her opponent's pawn.
Sumin 把騎士向前走三格，吃掉了對手的士兵。
move + game piece + distance (board game context)
Eitan studied the board for five minutes before deciding which piece to move.
Eitan 研究了棋盤五分鐘，才決定要走哪一步棋。
In chess you cannot move your king where an opponent could take it.
下西洋棋時，你不能把國王走到會被對手吃掉的位置。
Reema grinned as she moved her last marble into the home circle and won.
Reema 咧嘴一笑，把最後一顆彈珠移進終點圈，贏了比賽。
文法句型
move + [game piece] + [direction/distance]
move + in + [game]
it is [someone's] turn to move
用法筆記
Frequently intransitive: 'It is your turn to move.' The piece itself is the object when transitive. Common in games like chess, checkers, backgammon, and marbles.
常見錯誤
3. to go and settle in a different home, city, or country for living or working pur
搬遷；遷移
到不同地方居住或工作
to go and settle in a different home, city, or country for living or working purposes
Zola's company asked her to move to their office in Singapore for two years.
Zola 的公司派她搬到新加坡的辦公室工作兩年。
move + to + [place] (change residence or workplace)
Beatrix decided to move to a smaller town after twenty years in the busy capital.
Beatrix 在繁忙的首都住了二十年後，決定搬到一個小鎮。
The hospital offered the doctor more money to move to the rural mountain clinic.
醫院開出更高的薪水，說服這位醫生搬到山區的鄉鎮診所。
Élise and her partner plan to move abroad next spring to teach English in Japan.
Élise 和她的伴侶計劃明年春天搬到國外，到日本教英文。
Soraya moved from Peru to Canada after getting a job at a university in Toronto.
Soraya 在多倫多的大學找到工作後，從秘魯搬到了加拿大。
- stay
to continue living in the same place
文法句型
move + to + [place]
move + from + [place]
move + abroad/overseas/away
用法筆記
Typically intransitive. Use 'move to [destination]' for the new place, 'move from [origin]' for the old one. This sense refers to the decision or fact of relocating; the physical act of packing and transporting belongings is covered by sense 4.
常見錯誤
4. to leave your current home and take your furniture and other belongings to a new
搬家；遷居
離開原住處搬到新家
to leave your current home and take your furniture and other belongings to a new home
Mauricio hired a truck and two helpers to move his furniture to the new apartment.
Mauricio 雇了一輛卡車和兩名搬運工，把他的傢俱搬到新公寓。
move + belongings + to [new home] (physical relocation process)
The Chen family is moving next Saturday and has already packed most of their boxes.
陳家下週六要搬家，已經打包好了大部分的紙箱。
The Lin family must move everything out of their old house before the month ends.
林家人必須在月底前把所有東西搬離他們的老房子。
Moving house is always stressful because there are so many things to organise and pack.
搬家總是很累人，因為有太多東西要整理和打包。
- relocate
more formal, covers both the decision and the physical process
- stay put
to remain in the same home, informal
文法句型
move + [belongings]
move + in/into + [home]
move + out of + [home]
be moving (next week, on Saturday)
用法筆記
This sense focuses on the physical process of emptying one home and filling another. Contrast with sense 3, which refers to the broader decision or fact of relocating. Common in phrasal forms like 'move in' (arrive at new home) and 'move out' (leave old home).
常見錯誤
5. to develop, change, or advance toward a different or improved state or condition
進展；推進
朝某方向發展或改變
to develop, change, or advance toward a different or improved state or condition — for example, a project moving ahead, a career moving forward, or a discussion moving to a new topic
The construction project is moving along faster than the builders had expected.
這項建築工程的進展比工人們預期的要快。
move along (progress at a steady rate)
Discussions between the two companies moved in a positive direction after weeks of silence.
兩家公司之間的談判在沉默數週後，朝著正面的方向發展。
Gabriela's research has moved from a simple idea into a full experiment with real data.
Gabriela 的研究從一個簡單的想法發展成一個有真實資料的完整實驗。
Quan felt his career was not moving forward and started looking for a new job.
Quan 覺得自己的職業生涯沒有進展，於是開始找新工作。
The conversation at dinner moved from politics to sports when Ignacio changed the subject.
晚餐時的話題在 Ignacio 換了個話題後，從政治轉到了體育。
文法句型
move + adverb (forward, along, ahead)
move + from/to + [state]
move + in + [direction]
用法筆記
Often used with directional or manner adverbs (forward, along, ahead, quickly, slowly). The subject is usually an abstract noun: project, career, discussion, situation, plans. Intransitive is far more common than transitive.
常見錯誤
6. to make someone feel they should do something, often as a result of strong emoti
促使；推動
促使某人採取行動
to make someone feel they should do something, often as a result of strong emotion or a compelling reason
The letter from the bank moved Soraya to finally start looking for a cheaper apartment.
銀行寄來的那封信促使 Soraya 終於開始找更便宜的公寓。
move + [someone] + to-infinitive (cause to act)
Seeing the storm damage moved the community to organise a fundraising event for the victims.
看到風災造成的損害後，社區居民被推動起來為災民舉辦募款活動。
What finally moved the government to change the law was the constant pressure from citizens.
最終促使政府修改法律的，是來自民眾的持續壓力。
The teacher's words of encouragement moved Wei to study harder for the final examination.
老師的鼓勵話語促使 Wei 更努力準備期末考試。
文法句型
move + [someone] + to-infinitive
move + [someone] + to + [action noun]
be moved + by + [something]
用法筆記
The object is always a person or group, followed by a to-infinitive clause. This sense is stronger than 'persuade' — it implies an emotional or compelling reason. The passive form 'be moved by [something]' is common: 'She was moved by his speech.' Distinguish from sense 8 (EMOTIONAL EFFECT) which targets feelings rather than actions.
常見錯誤
7. to change your opinion about something, or to change the kind of job you do or t
改變；轉變
改變意見、工作或生活方式
to change your opinion about something, or to change the kind of job you do or the way you live
Talia has moved away from her earlier political beliefs and now supports different policies.
Talia 已經轉變了她早期的政治觀點，現在支持不同的政策。
move away from + [belief/opinion]
After working in sales for eight years, Erik moved into product design and marketing.
在銷售部門工作八年後，Erik 轉入產品設計與行銷領域。
move into + [new field/career]
The management moved João from customer service to lead the support team.
管理階層將 João 從客服部調去領導支援團隊。
Kian used to eat meat daily, but he has slowly moved toward a plant-based diet.
Kian 以前每天都吃肉，但現在已逐漸轉向植物性飲食。
Mateo's parents were against the idea at first but gradually moved to accept his decision.
Mateo 的父母起初反對這個想法，但後來慢慢轉而接受了他的決定。
文法句型
move from/away from [something] to [something]
用法筆記
Often used with a preposition such as 'away from', 'into', 'toward(s)', or 'to' to show the direction of the change.
常見錯誤
8. to touch someone's feelings so strongly that they feel pity, tenderness, or grea
感動
引起強烈情緒反應
to touch someone's feelings so strongly that they feel pity, tenderness, or great respect
The documentary about the earthquake victims deeply moved everyone in the hall.
那部關於地震災民的紀錄片深深感動了大廳裡的每一個人。
deeply moved — common intensifier with this sense
Noor was moved to tears by the farewell letter her students had written.
Noor 被學生寫給她的告別信感動得流下眼淚。
be moved to tears — fixed expression
Christopher was moved by the old man's story and offered to pay for the repairs.
Christopher 被那位老人的故事深深打動，主動提出要支付修繕費用。
The judge's speech moved the young woman to apologize in front of the whole court.
法官的發言感動了那名年輕女子，使她在法庭上公開道歉。
Seeing the children's artwork hanging on the classroom wall moved Zuri deeply.
看到孩子們掛在教室牆上的畫作，Zuri 深受感動。
- harden
make emotionally unresponsive; 'harden one's heart'
文法句型
be moved + to-infinitive
be moved + preposition phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive form ('be moved by something'). Common in formal and literary contexts. 'Be moved to tears' is a fixed expression.
常見錯誤
9. to sell goods that you have in a shop or warehouse, or to be bought by customers
賣出；銷售
將商品賣出或被顧客買走
to sell goods that you have in a shop or warehouse, or to be bought by customers
The shop needs to move its winter stock before the new season begins.
這家店需要在換季前賣出冬季庫存。
move + [stock/inventory] — sell off goods
These new headphones are moving fast, so the store ordered more units.
這款新耳機賣得很快，所以店裡又訂了更多貨。
move fast — sell quickly
The manager reduced every price by half to move the remaining items.
經理把所有價格降了一半，以便出清剩餘商品。
Lisa's handmade candles move well at the weekend market near the river.
Lisa 的手工蠟燭在河邊的週末市集賣得很好。
The furniture store could not move the old sofas even at a heavy discount.
那家傢俱店即使大打折扣也賣不掉舊沙發。
文法句型
move + [product/inventory]
move quickly/slowly/fast
用法筆記
Common in commercial and retail contexts. When intransitive ('the product moves'), it means the product is being bought by customers.
10. to associate with a particular social group or type of people
交際；活躍於
與特定社交群體往來
to associate with a particular social group or type of people
Tanvi moves in artistic circles and counts several well-known painters among her friends.
Tanvi 活躍於藝術圈，朋友中有好幾位知名畫家。
move in + [adjective] + circles — fixed pattern
As a young journalist, James moved in circles where important political decisions were made.
James 年輕當記者時，所接觸的圈子裡有人參與重大政治決策。
After she became a university professor, Élise began moving in very different social circles.
Élise 成為大學教授後，開始活躍於與以往截然不同的社交圈。
The ambassador moved in the highest political circles throughout her career in Geneva.
這位大使在日內瓦任職期間，始終活躍於最高層的政治圈子。
Takeshi moved in circles that his traditional parents would never have approved of.
Takeshi 所處的社交圈子，是他傳統觀念的父母絕不會認可的。
- mix with
less formal; 'mix with artists and writers'
- socialize with
focuses on social activity rather than group membership
- rub shoulders with
informal; suggests casual contact with prominent people
文法句型
move in + [adjective] + circles
用法筆記
Nearly always followed by 'in' plus a descriptive phrase such as 'academic circles', 'business circles', or 'artistic circles'. Never used without a modifier describing the type of group.
常見錯誤
11. to put forward an idea for discussion and a decision in a formal setting such as
提議；動議
在會議或法庭上正式提出
to put forward an idea for discussion and a decision in a formal setting such as a meeting or courtroom
Vikram moved that the committee approve the proposal without any further changes.
Vikram 動議委員會無須修改直接通過該提案。
move that + subjunctive — formal parliamentary procedure
The defence lawyer moved the court to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
辯護律師請求法院以證據不足為由駁回此案。
move the court to [do something] — legal motion
One board member moved that the meeting be adjourned until the following Monday.
一名董事會成員動議將會議延後至下週一。
Takeshi moved a vote of thanks at the end of the annual conference.
Takeshi 在年度會議結束時提議全體鼓掌感謝。
The prosecution moved for a mistrial after the jury heard the disputed testimony.
檢方在陪審團聽取了有爭議的證詞後，請求法官宣告審判無效。
- propose
more general; used in both formal and informal settings
- submit
emphasizes presenting a document or suggestion for consideration
- put forward
phrasal; 'put forward a motion'
文法句型
move that + [clause with subjunctive]
move for + [noun]
用法筆記
In formal meetings, the subjunctive form follows 'that' (e.g. 'moved that the proposal be accepted', not 'is accepted'). In law, 'move for' is used before a noun (e.g. 'move for summary judgment').
常見錯誤
12. (a medical term) to release solid waste from the bowels
排便
排出體內固體廢物（醫護用語）
(a medical term) to release solid waste from the bowels
The nurse asked whether the patient had moved her bowels since the operation.
護理師詢問病人手術後是否已經排便。
move [one's] bowels — standard medical expression
Newborn babies usually move their bowels several times during the first day.
新生兒在出生第一天通常會排便數次。
After the surgery, the doctor checked if Ryan could move his bowels normally.
手術後，醫師檢查了 Ryan 能否正常排便。
Some pain medications make it harder for older patients to move their bowels regularly.
某些止痛藥會使年長患者更難規律排便。
The elderly woman had not moved her bowels for four days and needed treatment.
那位老婦人已經四天沒有排便，需要接受治療。
- defecate
the direct medical term
- pass stool
equivalent clinical expression
文法句型
move [one's] bowels
用法筆記
Almost always used with the possessive determiner before 'bowels' ('move his bowels', 'move her bowels'). This is a polite, clinical term used mainly by medical professionals.
move — 名詞
1. a change from one position or place to another — for instance, turning your head
移動；動作
位置或姿勢的改變
a change from one position or place to another — for instance, turning your head, standing up, or shifting a box across a table
Asher made a sudden move to the left, avoiding the falling branch.
Asher 突然向左移動，避開了掉落的樹枝。
collocation: make a move
The robot's first move after starting up was to raise its metal arm.
機器人啟動後的第一個動作，是舉起它的金屬手臂。
Kemi could see every move the goalkeeper made during the final match.
Kemi 能看清守門員在決賽中的每一個動作。
After one wrong move the tower of wooden blocks came crashing down.
一個錯誤的動作之後，那疊木塊積木應聲倒塌。
With a careful move, Dr. Hyun lifted the tiny screw from the watch.
Hyun 醫師小心翼翼地移動，從手錶中取出那顆小螺絲。
- stillness
the state of not moving at all
用法筆記
Frequently paired with the verb 'make' (make a move). In negative constructions, 'not make a move' means to stay completely still.
2. a single step, gesture, or short sequence of movements that belongs to a particu
舞步
舞蹈中的動作或舞步
a single step, gesture, or short sequence of movements that belongs to a particular style of dance
The dance teacher showed the class a new move called the spin turn.
舞蹈老師向全班示範了一個叫做「旋轉迴身」的新舞步。
Felix practised the same move until he could do it without looking at his feet.
Felix 不斷練習同一個舞步，練到不用看腳也能做對為止。
The salsa competition required each couple to perform eight different moves.
那場騷莎比賽要求每一對舞者表演八種不同的舞步。
Nicholas learned a fancy move that involved jumping and clapping at the same time.
Nicholas 學了一個花俏的動作，包含跳躍和同時拍手。
- step
focuses on foot placement; narrower than 'move', which can include arm or body gestures
- dance step
more formal and instructional in tone
用法筆記
Common in dance instruction, fitness classes, and performance reviews. A 'move' can be a single gesture (like a hand wave) or a short sequence (like three steps and a turn).
常見錯誤
3. a player's turn in a board game to change the position of a piece, or the action
一步棋；回合
棋局中移動棋子的機會或步驟
a player's turn in a board game to change the position of a piece, or the action of placing a piece in a new spot according to the game's rules
It was Indra's move, and she studied the chessboard before touching a piece.
輪到 Indra 走棋了，她仔細看著棋盤，才伸手碰棋子。
common expression: 'It was [person]'s move'
Caio won the match in just seven moves, surprising everyone at the table.
Caio 只用了七步棋就贏了那場比賽，讓整桌的人都吃了一驚。
"Whose move is it now?" asked Marta, glancing at the Scrabble board.
「現在輪到誰走了？」Marta 看著 Scrabble 棋盤問道。
This move would put the king in check and end the game immediately.
這步棋會讓國王被將軍，比賽就會立刻結束。
用法筆記
Used with the possessive: 'my move', 'your move', 'his move'. The question 'Whose move is it?' asks for the next player. 'Make a move' in games means taking one's turn.
常見錯誤
4. the event of packing up your belongings and establishing yourself in a new home,
搬家；搬遷
更換居住地點
the event of packing up your belongings and establishing yourself in a new home, often in a different town or city
The move to a bigger apartment took most of the weekend to finish.
搬到大一點的公寓花了幾乎整個週末才搞定。
pattern: 'the move to [place]'
Tomás's company paid for all the costs of his move to Singapore.
Tomás 的公司負擔了他搬去新加坡的所有費用。
Moving day arrived and boxes were stacked in every room of the old house.
搬家日到了，舊房子的每個房間都堆滿了紙箱。
Maeve said goodbye to her neighbours before the move to her new flat.
Maeve 在搬去新公寓之前向鄰居們道別。
- relocation
more formal; often used in business or official contexts
- removal
British English; used especially by moving companies
用法筆記
Often preceded by 'the move to [place]'. 'Moving day' is a fixed expression for the day when a household moves to a new home. 'Make a move' is not used for change of residence.
常見錯誤
5. a deliberate action or choice intended to bring about a particular result or to
行動；步驟
為達成目標所採取的行動
a deliberate action or choice intended to bring about a particular result or to deal with a situation
Raising the price was a bold move that surprised the shop's regular customers.
調漲價格是大膽的一步，讓那家店的常客感到驚訝。
adjective + move: bold move / smart move / risky move
The government's latest move was to lower taxes for small businesses.
政府最新的行動是調降小型企業的稅率。
Noa decided that transferring to the London office was the right move for her career.
Noa 認為調到倫敦辦公室對她的事業來說是正確的決定。
Anjali's first move as team leader was to create a clearer work schedule for everyone.
Anjali 擔任組長後的第一個行動，是為大家制定更清楚的工作時間表。
用法筆記
Common with evaluative adjectives: 'a good move', 'a smart move', 'a risky move', 'a bold move'. Also common in business and strategy contexts. 'A move' in this sense implies conscious planning, not random action.