Motor Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

motor

verb

快速理解

What does "Motor" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Motor"?

「motor」作動詞時,主要指以引擎驅動或快速移動。

  1. 1

    驅動

    EN: to travel or be propelled by a motor

    翻譯: 指藉由引擎或馬達驅動而移動。

  2. 2

    快速移動

    EN: to move or go quickly

    翻譯: 引申為快速行進或移動,常帶有輕鬆、順暢的意味。

  3. 3

    駕車前往

    EN: to drive or travel by car

    翻譯: 口語中表示開車前往某地。

小提醒:注意「motor」作動詞時較為口語或特定(如航海、航空領域),在正式書寫中,描述「駕駛」或「以引擎驅動」更常使用「drive」或「propel」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Motor" in English

How to pronounce "Motor" in English?"Motor" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Motor" from YouTube Videos

AnnMarie Thomas: Hands-on science with squishy circuits

TED

In fact I could even add some movement to my sculptures. If I want a spinning tail, let's grab a motor, put some play-dough on it, stick it on and we have spinning (Applause).

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Motor"?How does "Motor" change by context?

1. to travel or move in a vehicle

駕駛車輛行駛

We motored along the coastal highway for hours.

我們沿著海岸公路行駛了好幾個小時。

They motored down to the lake for the weekend.

他們開車到湖邊度週末。

2. to move or progress quickly and smoothly

快速平穩地移動或進展

The project motored ahead once we secured funding.

一旦我們獲得資金,專案就快速推進。

He motored through the final chapters of the book.

他快速地讀完了書的最後幾章。

3. to provide with a motor or engine

為...安裝馬達或引擎

The company motored the old bicycle to create an e-bike.

這家公司為舊自行車安裝馬達,改造成電動自行車。

They decided to motor the small boat for easier navigation.

他們決定為小船安裝引擎,以便更容易航行。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Motor"?How to make natural sentences with "Motor"?
PatternMeaningExample
motor + preposition + place開車前往某地He motored down the coast for the weekend. (他開車沿著海岸南下度週末。)
motor + adverb以某種方式駕駛或行駛The car motored smoothly up the steep hill. (那輛車平穩地開上了陡峭的山坡。)
motor + along/down/through, etc.駕車沿著/穿過某處行進They motored through the countryside enjoying the view. (他們駕車穿過鄉村,欣賞著風景。)
motor + to + destination開車到達目的地We motored to the lake house in just two hours. (我們只花了兩小時就開車到了湖邊別墅。)

用法說明

How is "Motor" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Motor"?

motor doing vs motor to do

  • motor doing 通常描述一個持續進行的動作或狀態,強調正在進行的過程或習慣。
  • motor to do 則常指一個具體、單一或即將發生的動作,有時帶有目的性或意圖。
  • 在表達一般喜好或習慣時,兩者常可互換,但細微語感上 motor doing 更強調享受過程本身。
  • would motor to do 的結構中,只能用不定詞 to do,表示禮貌的請求或願望。 EN: The old fan was still motoring along quietly after all these years. 翻譯: 這台舊風扇在這麼多年後,依然安靜地運轉著。

EN:He had to motor to the next town to find a replacement part.

翻譯:他必須開車到下一個城鎮去找替換零件。

總結建議

在描述持續運轉或行進的狀態時,常用 motor doing;而表示為特定目的而驅動前往時,則多用 motor to do

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Motor" and similar words?How to choose "Motor" vs alternatives?

motor vs drive

「motor」強調以引擎或馬達為動力來源的移動方式,通常用於車輛、船隻等機械;「drive」則泛指駕駛或驅動的行為,範圍更廣,可包含駕駛車輛、驅動程式或驅動某種狀態。

motor vs travel

「motor」特指以機動車輛(如汽車、摩托車)作為交通工具的移動,帶有休閒或特定方式的意味;「travel」是泛指所有形式的旅行或移動,方式不限(如飛機、火車、步行)。

motor vs propel

「motor」指由內建引擎或馬達提供動力並驅動自身移動;「propel」則指施加外力使物體向前推進,動力來源可以是機械、人力或自然力。

口語用法

How is "Motor" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Motor"?

引述

在口語中,有時會直接引用或模仿引擎或機械運轉的聲音或狀態。 EN: He was just sitting there, going "vroom vroom," like he was motoring around a racetrack in his head. 翻譯: 他就坐在那裡,發出「轟轟」的聲音,好像在腦海中開著車繞賽道一樣。

EN:When she described the old fan, she said it was "motoring along" but making a weird clicking noise.

翻譯:當她描述那台舊電扇時,她說它「運轉得還行」,但會發出奇怪的喀噠聲。

語氣強調

用於強調快速、持續或有力地進行某項活動,常帶有輕鬆或幽默的語氣。 EN: Once he gets an idea, his brain just starts motoring, and he can't stop. 翻譯: 一旦他有了點子,他的大腦就開始高速運轉,停都停不下來。

EN:We were motoring through that project last night and finished it in record time.

翻譯:我們昨晚火力全開地趕那個專案,以破紀錄的時間完成了。

停頓填充

在思考下一句話時,用來填充停頓,表示事情正在進行或進展順利。 EN: So the plan is... we're motoring... and hopefully everything will be ready by Friday. 翻譯: 所以計畫是…我們正在順利進行…希望週五前一切都能準備好。

EN:The negotiations are... motoring along... but there are still a few details to iron out.

翻譯:談判正在…順利推進…但還有一些細節需要敲定。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "motor" 用作動詞的口語化用法。請使用更精確的詞彙,如 "operate"、"function"、"proceed rapidly" 或 "drive"。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Motor"?What fixed phrases with "Motor" should I remember?

motor along

verb + adverb

平穩地行駛或前進

motor down

verb + preposition

開車前往(某地)

motor through

verb + preposition

快速或順利地通過(某地或某事)

motor over

verb + adverb/preposition

開車過去(某處)

motor on

verb + adverb

繼續行駛;堅持下去

motor up

verb + adverb

開車北上;加速

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Motor"?Which "Motor" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We motored to the city yesterday.

We drove to the city yesterday.

「motor」作動詞在現代英語中較為正式或老式,通常用於描述乘船或開車的過程,帶有悠閒或特定的意味。在一般口語中描述開車,使用「drive」更為自然。

×He motored the boat quickly across the lake.

He powered the boat quickly across the lake. / He drove the boat quickly across the lake.

「motor」作為動詞通常是不及物動詞,意為「以馬達驅動行進」,後面不直接接受詞。若要表達「用馬達驅動某物」,應使用「power」或更常見的「drive」。

×I am motoring to work every day.

I drive to work every day.

「motor」作為動詞通常不用於描述習慣性或反覆進行的日常動作,尤其不適合用進行式。它更常用於描述一次特定的旅程或行進中的狀態。表達日常通勤應使用「drive」。

×We motored the car to the beach.

We took the car to the beach. / We drove to the beach.

「motor」作為不及物動詞,主詞通常是車輛或乘車的人,不能直接將交通工具(如 car, boat)作為受詞。應改用「drive」、「take」或「go by」等動詞。

×The company decided to motor their delivery fleet.

The company decided to motorize their delivery fleet.

「motor」是動詞,意為「以馬達驅動行進」。若要表達「為某物裝上馬達或引擎使其機動化」,應使用「motorize」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Motor"?What are tense/participle forms of "Motor"?
motors(3rd_singular)motoring(present_participle)motored(past)motored(past_participle)