movement
movement — 名詞
1. the action of changing where a body part, object, or person is, or the way this
移動；動作
身體或物體位置的改變
the action of changing where a body part, object, or person is, or the way this is done
The nurse noticed a slight movement of the patient's fingers.
護士注意到病人的手指有輕微的移動。
collocation: slight movement
With a swift movement, Niran caught the falling glass before it hit the floor.
Niran 迅速一動，在玻璃杯落地前接住了它。
collocation: swift movement
The dancer's movements across the stage were smooth and carefully practiced.
舞者在舞台上的動作流暢而經過精心練習。
Dahlia watched the movement of leaves outside her window on the windy day.
Dahlia 看著窗外起風時樹葉的搖動。
A security camera at the gate detected movement near the storage shed.
大門口的監視攝影機偵測到儲藏室附近有動靜。
文法句型
a movement + prep/adverb
movement + of + noun
slight/quick/swift + movement
用法筆記
Often used with adjectives that describe speed or quality, such as slow, swift, sudden, or smooth.
常見錯誤
2. all the different places someone goes and the jobs they do in a certain span, pa
活動；動向
某人在某段時間內所做的事
all the different places someone goes and the jobs they do in a certain span, particularly when others keep track of them
Police officers were asked to report on the suspect's movements over the weekend.
警方被要求報告這名嫌疑犯週末期間的活動。
verb pattern: report on someone's movements
Femi tracked the delivery van's movements throughout the day using GPS.
Femi 利用 GPS 追蹤送貨車全天的行蹤。
The explorer recorded his daily movements in a journal during the expedition.
這名探險家在遠征期間將每日的活動記錄在日記裡。
Naoko's sudden movements after midnight made the night guard curious.
Naoko 在午夜後的突然行動讓夜班警衛起了疑心。
A private detective followed the woman's movements for three days.
一名私家偵探跟蹤那名女子的行蹤長達三天。
- activities
more general; does not necessarily imply that someone is watching
- actions
focuses on the effects or results of what someone does, not just where they go
文法句型
someone's movements
track/report/monitor + someone's movements
用法筆記
Typically used in the plural (movements). The subject is often an authority figure such as police, a detective, or security personnel.
3. many individuals united by common aims, working to bring about change in areas s
運動
為達成共同目標而組成的群體
many individuals united by common aims, working to bring about change in areas such as society, government, or the arts
The civil rights movement brought major legal changes to the country.
民權運動為該國帶來了重大的法律改革。
collocation: civil rights movement
Christopher joined the environmental movement after the local river became heavily polluted.
Christopher 在當地河流遭到嚴重污染後加入了環保運動。
collocation: environmental movement
A growing movement is calling for better public transportation in rural areas.
一個日益壯大的運動正在呼籲改善鄉村地區的大眾運輸。
The women's movement has focused on equal pay and fair treatment at work.
婦女運動的焦點在於爭取職場上的同工同酬與公平待遇。
Students started a movement to reduce plastic waste in the school cafeteria.
學生們發起了一項運動，要求減少學校餐廳的塑膠廢棄物。
文法句型
a + adj + movement
the + noun + movement
movement + for + noun
用法筆記
Often used in the pattern 'the [noun] movement' where the noun describes the main concern of the group, e.g. the peace movement, the labor movement, the feminist movement.
常見錯誤
4. a gradual change in what many people think, believe, or do over a period of time
趨勢；潮流
大眾想法或行為的逐漸轉變
a gradual change in what many people think, believe, or do over a period of time
There has been a clear movement toward healthier eating in recent years.
近年來出現了一股明顯的趨勢，人們越來越注重健康飲食。
pattern: movement toward + noun
The movement away from coal power has accelerated in many countries.
許多國家已加速了脫離煤電的轉變。
pattern: movement away from + noun
Sociologists study the movement of public opinion on social media platforms.
社會學家研究社群媒體上公眾輿論的動向。
James noticed a slow movement toward more flexible working hours at his company.
James 注意到公司內部正逐漸邁向更彈性的工作時間。
文法句型
a movement + toward/away from + noun
movement + in + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'toward' or 'away from' to indicate the direction of the change. This sense is very similar to 'trend' but emphasizes the ongoing process of change.
5. the process of developing or making progress toward a goal, especially in a task
進展
在任務或情況中的進展
the process of developing or making progress toward a goal, especially in a task, situation, or activity
The project manager reported steady movement forward on the bridge construction.
專案經理回報說橋樑建設工程取得了穩定的進展。
collocation: steady movement forward
Rohan was pleased with the movement in negotiations between the two companies.
Rohan 對兩家公司之間談判的進展感到滿意。
There has been little movement on the trade agreement since the disagreement.
自從出現分歧以來，貿易協議方面幾乎沒有任何進展。
Doctors noted positive movement in the patient's recovery after the new treatment.
醫生指出接受新療法後，病人的康復出現了正面的進展。
Emily saw little movement in her job application status despite sending follow-up emails.
Emily 發現儘管發了幾封追蹤信，她的求職申請狀態幾乎沒有動靜。
- progress
more direct and common; 'progress' always has a positive implication, while 'movement' can be neutral
- development
focuses on the stages of growth or change; often used for projects or situations
文法句型
movement + in + noun
movement + on + noun
little/no movement
用法筆記
Typically used with prepositions like 'in' (in negotiations) or 'on' (on a deal). Often occurs in negative constructions such as 'no movement' or 'little movement.'
常見錯誤
6. one of several separate, named parts within a large musical work like a symphony
樂章
交響曲或奏鳴曲中的主要段落
one of several separate, named parts within a large musical work like a symphony, each having its own tempo and mood
The orchestra played the second movement of Beethoven's symphony beautifully.
管弦樂團優美地演奏了貝多芬交響曲的第二樂章。
pattern: the + ordinal + movement + of + [composition]
Isabela practiced the slow movement of the piano sonata for several hours.
Isabela 花了幾個小時練習鋼琴奏鳴曲的慢板樂章。
The final movement of the piece returned to the fast tempo of the opening.
這首樂曲的最後樂章回到了開頭的快速節奏。
Each movement of this concerto has a different mood and rhythm.
這首協奏曲的每個樂章都有不同的情緒與節奏。
文法句型
the first/second/third/final movement
movement + of + composition name
用法筆記
Almost always used with a number or adjective (first, second, slow, fast, final) to specify which section. The word itself does not imply any particular length or speed.
7. the inner mechanism of a timekeeping device whose gears turn the hands that show
機芯
時鐘或手錶內部的運轉結構
the inner mechanism of a timekeeping device whose gears turn the hands that show the time
The watchmaker carefully cleaned the movement of the antique grandfather clock.
鐘錶匠仔細清潔了那座老式落地鐘的機芯。
collocation: clean the movement
The movement of this pocket watch has been running accurately for over a century.
這隻懷錶的機芯已經精準運轉了超過一個世紀。
Camille repaired the broken movement inside the old wall clock.
Camille 修好了那座老掛鐘內部損壞的機芯。
A quartz movement keeps time much better than a mechanical one.
石英機芯的計時精準度遠高於機械機芯。
文法句型
the movement + of + a clock/watch
mechanical/quartz movement
用法筆記
Used with adjectives that describe the type of mechanism, such as 'mechanical,' 'quartz,' or 'automatic.' This is a technical term in horology.
8. the bodily process of expelling solid waste from the digestive tract, or the was
排便
將體內廢物排出的過程
the bodily process of expelling solid waste from the digestive tract, or the waste itself — a clinical term common in medical settings
The doctor asked the patient about his bowel movements over the past week.
醫師詢問了病人過去一週的排便情況。
collocation: bowel movement
A diet rich in fiber helps keep bowel movements regular.
富含纖維的飲食有助於維持規律的排便。
collocation: regular bowel movements
The nurse recorded the date of the patient's last bowel movement in the chart.
護士在病歷表上記錄了病人最後一次排便的時間。
Irregular bowel movements can sometimes indicate a problem with digestion.
排便不規律有時可能表示消化系統出了問題。
文法句型
have a bowel movement
regular/irregular bowel movements
用法筆記
This is a polite or clinical term used in medical settings. In everyday conversation, people more commonly use other expressions.