motor
含义: 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'.
例句
- 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.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
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'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
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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