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movement

/ˈmuːvmənt/

CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2862 in the learning path

移动;动作

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Definitions

n. an act of changing position or moving the body

移动;动作

n. an organised effort by people seeking shared social change

社会运动

n. one main section of a long piece of music

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Example

A sudden movement in the bushes caught my attention.

灌木丛里突然有动静,引起了我的注意。

The environmental movement has encouraged governments to adopt stronger policies on waste reduction and renewable energy.

环保运动推动各国政府在减少废物和发展可再生能源方面采取更有力的政策。

Collocations

  • freedom of movement
  • sudden movement
  • environmental movement
  • social movement

Word family

  • move (v.)
  • movable (adj.)
  • moving (adj.)

Synonyms

  • motion

Antonyms

  • stillness

Usage tip

指具体动作或社会运动时可数;泛指移动可不可数。

FAQ

What does movement mean?
an act of changing position or moving the body an organised effort by people seeking shared social change one main section of a long piece of music
How is movement pronounced?
UK /ˈmuːvmənt/, US /ˈmuːvmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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