mover
/ˈmuːvə/ · /ˈmuːvɚ/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6441 in the learning path
搬家工人；搬家公司
Definitions
n. A person or company paid to move furniture and belongings.
搬家工人；搬家公司
n. Someone who actively helps make a change or project happen.
推动者；发起者
Example
The movers carefully carried our sofa down the stairs.
搬家工人小心地把我们的沙发搬下楼。
Local businesses were prime movers in the campaign to improve public spaces and attract visitors.
当地企业是改善公共空间、吸引游客这一活动的主要推动者。
Collocations
- hire movers
- a prime mover
- movers and shakers
Word family
- move (v.)
- movement (n.)
- movable (adj.)
Usage tip
搬家工人义多见于美式；prime mover指主要推动者。
FAQ
- What does mover mean?
- A person or company paid to move furniture and belongings. Someone who actively helps make a change or project happen.
- How is mover pronounced?
- UK /ˈmuːvə/, US /ˈmuːvɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
