1. an act of moving or changing position
移動,運動
The sudden movement of the cat startled me.
貓的突然移動嚇了我一跳。
He made a slight movement with his hand.
他的手微微動了一下。
「Movement」主要指物體或人的移動,也指社會或藝術上的潮流與發展。
物理移動
EN: the act or process of moving from one place or position to another
翻譯: 從一個地方或位置移動到另一個地方的動作或過程
團體或潮流
EN: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal or idea
翻譯: 為實現共同目標或理念而一起努力的一群人
變化或發展
EN: a gradual change or development in a situation, idea, or art form
翻譯: 在局勢、思想或藝術形式上的逐漸變化或發展
機械部件
EN: the moving parts of a machine or mechanism, especially in a clock or watch
翻譯: 機器或機械裝置的活動部件,尤指鐘錶內的機芯
小提醒:注意「movement」在指「社會運動」時是可數名詞(如 a political movement),但在指「移動、動作」時可以是不可數名詞(如 freedom of movement)。
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1. an act of moving or changing position
移動,運動
The sudden movement of the cat startled me.
貓的突然移動嚇了我一跳。
He made a slight movement with his hand.
他的手微微動了一下。
2. a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal
(為達成共同目標的)運動,活動
She joined the environmental movement in her youth.
她年輕時加入了環保運動。
The civil rights movement brought about significant social change.
民權運動帶來了重大的社會變革。
3. a general trend or development in a particular area
(特定領域的)趨勢,動向
There has been a movement towards healthier eating habits.
出現了一股朝向更健康飲食習慣的趨勢。
The movement in fashion this season is towards brighter colors.
本季的時尚趨勢是朝向更明亮的色彩。
4. a main division of a longer piece of music
(樂章的)樂章
The symphony's first movement is particularly energetic.
這首交響曲的第一樂章特別充滿活力。
He practiced the slow movement of the sonata.
他練習了奏鳴曲的慢板樂章。
5. the moving parts of a mechanism (e.g., a clock or watch)
(鐘錶等機械的)機芯,運轉裝置
The watch has a very precise Swiss movement.
這只手錶配備了非常精準的瑞士機芯。
The old clock's movement needs to be cleaned and oiled.
這個老時鐘的機芯需要清潔和上油。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| movement + of + noun | ...的移動 | The movement of the stars fascinated the ancient astronomers. (星體的移動讓古代天文學家著迷。) |
| movement + towards/away from + noun | 朝/遠離...的運動 | There was a noticeable movement towards sustainable energy. (出現了一股朝永續能源發展的明顯趨勢。) |
| movement + in + noun | 在...中的變動/活動 | The report shows little movement in the stock price. (報告顯示股價幾乎沒有變動。) |
| a movement to + verb | 一個...的運動 | She joined a movement to protect the local forest. (她加入了一個保護當地森林的運動。) |
| lead/start a movement | 領導/發起一場運動 | The activist worked to start a movement for social justice. (這位活動家致力於發起一場社會正義運動。) |
| join/support a movement | 加入/支持一場運動 | Many young people joined the environmental movement. (許多年輕人加入了環保運動。) |
| rapid/slow movement | 快速/緩慢的移動 | The cat's rapid movement caught the mouse by surprise. (貓的快速移動讓老鼠措手不及。) |
| political/social movement | 政治/社會運動 | The 1960s saw the rise of several important social movements. (1960年代見證了數個重要社會運動的興起。) |
EN:There has been a significant movement in public opinion regarding environmental policies.
翻譯:關於環境政策,公眾輿論出現了顯著的轉變。
EN:We tracked the movement of the suspect's vehicle through the city.
翻譯:我們追蹤了嫌犯車輛在城市中的移動軌跡。
EN:The recent movement in the stock market has caused some concern among investors.
翻譯:近期股市的波動引起了部分投資者的擔憂。
描述具體物體的物理位移用 movement of,描述抽象領域內的趨勢或變化則用 movement in。
movement vs motion
「movement」通常指具體、有組織或特定方向的移動,而「motion」則更偏向物理學上的抽象運動概念或議會中的提案。
movement vs action
「movement」強調物理位置的改變或一段時間內的進展,而「action」則泛指任何行為、動作或作用。
movement vs campaign
「movement」指長期、廣泛的社會或思想運動,而「campaign」則是有明確目標、有組織的短期活動或軍事行動。
在對話中,當引述或提及某個具體的社會或政治運動時,常會直接使用英文 "movement",或與中文詞彙混用。 EN: I've been reading a lot about the environmental movement lately. 翻譯: 我最近讀了很多關於環保運動(environmental movement)的資料。
EN:The #MeToo movement really changed the conversation.
翻譯:#MeToo 運動真的改變了大家的討論方向。
在口語中,有時會用 "movement" 來強調一種「動向」、「趨勢」或「動起來」的感覺,比使用更正式的中文詞彙(如「運動」)顯得更生動、直接。 EN: There's a real movement towards remote work these days. 翻譯: 最近真的有一股朝向遠距工作的 movement。
EN:I feel a movement of positive energy in the team.
翻譯:我感覺到團隊裡有一股正向能量的 movement。
在思考或組織語言時,有時會用 "movement" 作為一個填充詞,來描述一個正在成形或進行中的事情,尤其是當找不到更精確的中文詞彙時。 EN: So, there's this whole... movement... to revive traditional crafts in the city. 翻譯: 所以,現在有這一整個... movement... 來復興城市裡的傳統工藝。
EN:We're part of a larger... movement, I guess you could call it, for educational reform.
翻譯:我們是一個更大的... movement 的一部分,我想你可以這麼稱呼它,為了教育改革。
正式寫作注意:在正式的中文書寫(如報告、論文、新聞稿)中,應避免直接插入英文 "movement" 作為填充或強調。請根據上下文使用準確的中文詞彙,例如「運動」、「趨勢」、「動向」、「潮流」或「活動」。直接使用英文詞彙會顯得不夠嚴謹。
freedom of movement
noun + of + movement
行動自由
political movement
adjective + movement
政治運動
slow movement
adjective + movement
緩慢的動作;慢活運動
detect movement
verb + movement
偵測到動靜
movement towards
movement + preposition
朝...的進展或移動
restrict the movement of
verb + the movement of + noun
限制...的移動
a movement for change
a movement + for + noun
尋求改變的運動
×There was a lot of movements in the forest.
✓There was a lot of movement in the forest.
When referring to activity or motion in general (uncountable), use 'movement' without 's'. Use 'movements' (plural) only when referring to specific, separate acts or organized groups.
×I made a sudden movement to catch the ball.
✓I made a sudden move to catch the ball.
'Move' is more common for a single, deliberate physical action by a person or animal. 'Movement' is better for a general act of moving, a trend, or a social/political group.
×He is part of movement for change.
✓He is part of a movement for change. / He is part of the movement for change.
'Movement' as a countable noun (referring to a specific organized group) usually requires an article (a/the) or a possessive pronoun (our, their).
×The movement the clock's hands is smooth.
✓The movement of the clock's hands is smooth.
When describing what is moving, use the preposition 'of' to connect 'movement' to the noun.
×The law describes the movement of objects.
✓The law describes the motion of objects.
In scientific or technical contexts (physics, mechanics), 'motion' is the preferred term for the process of changing position. 'Movement' is broader and used in general, social, or artistic contexts.