How do you use "motor" in a sentence?

The electric motor in this car is remarkably quiet. She's having trouble with her motor skills after the accident. The motor industry employs thousands of workers in the Midlands.

motor

Q: What does "motor" mean?

An engine that powers a machine or vehicle A motor is a machine that produces movement or power, typically using electricity or fuel. In British English, 'motor' can informally refer to a car. As an adjective, it relates to movement or vehicles, as in 'motor skills' or 'motor racing'.

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Significado: An engine that powers a machine or vehicle

发动机，马达

motor

モーター、原動機

모터, 원동기

A motor is a machine that produces movement or power, typically using electricity or fuel. In British English, 'motor' can informally refer to a car. As an adjective, it relates to movement or vehicles, as in 'motor skills' or 'motor racing'.

马达是一种产生运动或动力的机器，通常使用电力或燃料。在英式英语中，'motor'可以非正式地指汽车。作为形容词，它与运动或车辆有关，如'motor skills'（运动技能）或'motor racing'（赛车）。

Un motor es una máquina que produce movimiento o energía, típicamente usando electricidad o combustible. En inglés británico, «motor» puede referirse informalmente a un coche. Como adjetivo, se relaciona con el movimiento o los vehículos, como en «motor skills» o «motor racing».

モーターは、通常電気や燃料を使用して動きや力を生み出す機械です。イギリス英語では、「motor」は非公式に車を指すことがあります。形容詞として、「motor skills」（運動技能）や「motor racing」（モーターレース）のように、動きや乗り物に関連します。

Motor는 일반적으로 전기나 연료를 사용하여 움직임이나 동력을 생산하는 기계입니다. 영국 영어에서 'motor'는 비격식적으로 자동차를 가리킬 수 있습니다. 형용사로는 'motor skills(운동 기능)'이나 'motor racing(자동차 경주)'에서처럼 움직임이나 차량과 관련된 의미로 사용됩니다.

Ejemplos

The electric motor in this car is remarkably quiet.
这辆车的电动马达非常安静。
El motor eléctrico de este coche es notablemente silencioso.
この車の電気モーターは驚くほど静かです。
이 차의 전기 모터는 놀라울 정도로 조용합니다.
She's having trouble with her motor skills after the accident.
事故后她的运动技能出现了问题。
Tiene problemas con sus habilidades motoras después del accidente.
事故の後、彼女は運動技能に問題を抱えています。
사고 이후 그녀는 운동 기능에 문제를 겪고 있습니다.
The motor industry employs thousands of workers in the Midlands.
汽车工业在中部地区雇用了数千名工人。
La industria del motor emplea a miles de trabajadores en las Midlands.
自動車産業はミッドランズで何千人もの労働者を雇用しています。
자동차 산업은 미들랜즈에서 수천 명의 근로자를 고용하고 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'motor' meaning 'mover', from 'motus', past participle of 'movere' (to move). Originally meant any source of mechanical power. The 'motor car' sense appeared in the 1890s. Related to 'move', 'motion', and 'emotion'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Latin 'motor' meaning mover, from 'movere' (to move). In British slang, 'motor' has long meant a car, leading to expressions like 'nice motor!' as a compliment for someone's vehicle.

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