motion

運動、動き

物が時間とともに位置を変えて動くこと。

やさしい英語で： The movement of something as it changes its position over time.

• The train was still in motion.
• We studied the motion of the planets.
• The ball’s motion slowed as it rolled across the grass.

使い方： in motion (The wheels are already in motion.); set something in motion (The motor sets the belt in motion.)

類義語： movement

反対語： rest

よく使う表現： in motion, set in motion, constant motion

動き、しぐさ

体や物の、短いまたは小さな一回の動き。

やさしい英語で： A movement of the body or something else, often small or brief.

• She made a slight motion with her hand.
• He opened the box with one quick motion.
• The dancer’s arm motions followed the music.

類義語： movement, gesture

よく使う表現： a slight motion, hand motion, circular motion

動議

正式な会議で話し合い、採決するために出される提案。

やさしい英語で： A proposal that people discuss and vote on at an official meeting.

• The motion passed.
• She put forward a motion to change the rules.
• Members voted against the motion after a long debate.

使い方： a motion to do something (The committee approved a motion to delay the vote.); a motion that… (She proposed a motion that the meeting be postponed.)

類義語： proposal

よく使う表現： pass a motion, motion to adjourn, vote on a motion

合図する、手招きする

手や体を動かして、相手に何をしてほしいか伝えること。

やさしい英語で： To use a movement of your hand or body to tell someone what to do.

• She motioned me over.
• He motioned for the children to be quiet.
• The officer motioned the car through the gate.

使い方： motion for someone to do something (She motioned for us to sit down.); motion to someone to do something (He motioned to the driver to stop.); motion someone towards something (The guard motioned us towards the exit.)

類義語： gesture, signal, beckon

よく使う表現： motion to someone, motion someone over, motion someone inside