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词汇 motion
释义

poetry in motion

Something that is very elegant, graceful, and/or beautiful to observe, especially dance or the performing arts. The ballet was sublime to watch, truly poetry in motion.

the wheels are in motion

Things have begun developing, unfolding, or progressing. If you're going to act, you have to do it now, but once the wheels are in motion, there is no going back! Boss: "Jeff, what's the status of our new deployment strategy?" Jeff: "The wheels are in motion, we're just waiting for some final tests from the development team."

it's not the meat, it's the motion

It's not what you have, it's how you use it. The phrase is often used in a sexual way (as "meat" is a slang term for "penis"). Don't be discouraged—it's not the meat, it's the motion!

go through the motions

To do the base functions of some activity without much thought or interest. I've done this job for so long that I just go through the motions every day. A lot of people in church are just there to go through the motions instead of really trying to apply the sermon to their lives.

put (something) in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire put the legislation in motion. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to put the project in motion.

set (something) in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the legislation in motion. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the project in motion.

put the wheels in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire put the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to put the wheels in motion.

set the wheels in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the wheels in motion.

motion aside

To indicate with one's body language for someone to move to one side, especially to be out of the way or earshot of others. A noun or pronoun can be used between "motion" and "aside." The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him aside. The principal motioned aside the teacher so she could speak to him in private.

motion (one) away from (someone or something)

To indicate by gesture for one to move away from someone or something. Realizing the danger they were in, Susan silently motioned the children away from the sleeping bear cubs. The bodyguard motioned the tourists away from the famous actor.

motion to (one)

To use gestures to communicate something to one or to get one's attention. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I tried to motion to the teacher through the window, but she didn't notice me.

motion (for) (one) to (do something)

To use body language to instruct or direct one to do something. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I motioned for the stage assistant to lower the curtains.

motion to one side

To indicate with one's body language for someone to move to one side, especially to be out of the way or earshot of others. A noun or pronoun can be used between "motion" and "to." The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him to one side. The principal motioned to one side the teacher so she could speak to him in private.

motion lotion

slang Any substance that is or acts as a lubricant, whether for mechanical parts or for sexual use. Make sure to put some motion lotion on that bike chain after you clean it up. We're trying some stimulating motion lotion to spice up our sex life.

table (something)

To delay, postpone, or suspend something for future consideration or discussion. The legislature agreed to table the motion for another day. I'd rather table the issue until we have some more concrete information.

motion smoothing

A process by which one's TV artificially increases the frame rate of video in order to remove motion blur. As a result, some movies and TV shows have an exaggeratedly realistic visual quality more typical of videotape than film. The process is also called "motion interpolation," and is known informally as the "soap opera effect." I think motion smoothing is the reason why everything looks weird on your new TV. Motion smoothing can be helpful if you're watching something particularly fast-paced, like sports.

go through the motions

Fig. to make a feeble effort to do something; to do something insincerely or in cursory fashion. Jane isn't doing her best. She's just going through the motions. Bill was supposed to be raking the yard, but he was just going through the motions.

motion (for) someone to do something

to give someone a hand signal to do something. The minister motioned the organist to begin playing. I motioned Ken to raise the curtain so the play could begin. Sally motioned for the waiter to bring the check. I will motion to the usher and try to get him to come over here and help us.

motion someone aside

to give a hand signal to someone to move aside. (See also someone to one side">motion someone to one side.) He motioned her aside and had a word with her. I motioned aside the guard and asked him a question.

motion someone away from someone or something

to give a hand signal to someone to move away from someone or something. She motioned me away from Susan. The police officer motioned the boys away from the wrecked car.

motion someone to one side

 and motion someone to the side
to give someone a hand signal to move to the side of something, such as the road. (Very similar to motion someone aside.) The cop motioned her to the side of the road. Claire motioned Fred to one side, where she spoke to him.

motion to someone

to make some sort of hand signal to a person. Did you motion to me? What do you want? I did not motion to you.

set something in motion

to start something moving. The mayor set the project in motion by digging the first shovelful of soil. I cannot set the procedure in motion until I receive a purchase order.

table a motion

to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting. Mary suggested that they should table the motion. The motion for a new policy was tabled until the next meeting.

go through the motions

Do something perfunctorily, or merely pretend to do it. For example, The team is so far behind that they're just going through the motions, or She didn't really grieve at his death; she just went through the motions. [c. 1800]

set in motion

Start something moving, give impetus to something, as in A press conference set the new project in motion. It is also put as set the wheels in motion, as in Let's set the wheels in motion for the new library wing. This idiom dates from about 1800. It was preceded by put in motion, which dates from the mid-1600s.

wheels in motion

see under set in motion.

go through the motions

COMMON If you go through the motions, you do something that you have to do or are expected to do, but without any real effort or enthusiasm. Students who did attend classes with any regularity seemed to be just going through the motions. `You don't really care, do you?' she said quietly.`You're just going through the motions.'

set the wheels in motion

If you set the wheels in motion you do what is necessary to start something happening. So if you'll just sign the agreement, we'll set the wheels in motion. By 1971 Bridget's mother had set the wheels in motion to divorce Tayar. Note: The verb put is sometimes used instead of set. Less than 30 days after becoming leader of his party, he put the wheels in motion to forge a merger with the Alliance. Note: You can also say that the wheels are in motion. Sources indicated the wheels are in motion for the two sides to meet following tomorrow's Grey Cup game.

go through the motions

1 do something perfunctorily, without any enthusiasm or commitment. 2 simulate an action; act out something.

set the wheels in motion

do something to begin a process or put a plan into action.

put/set something in ˈmotion

(also set the wheels in ˈmotion) do what is necessary to make a start on a project, plan, meeting, etc: The Government wants to put the new reforms in motion before the election.It will be many years before we see any results, but at least we know that the wheels are in motion.
This expression refers to starting a large and complicated piece of machinery.

go through the ˈmotions (of doing something)

do something or say something because you have to, not because you really want to: He went through the motions of welcoming her friends, but then quickly left the room.She’s not really interested in the subject — she’s just going through the motions.

motion-lotion

n. gasoline; motor fuel. (Citizens band radio.) Let’s stop up ahead for some motion-lotion.

go through the motions

To do something in a mechanical manner indicative of a lack of interest or involvement.

set in motion

To give impetus to: The indictment set the judicial process in motion.
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