A person who sets or keeps something in motion, spec. (also First Mover) God, regarded as the motive force of the universe. Cf. prime mover, n. 1.
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| 释义 | the mind > will > motivation > [noun] > incitement or instigation > one who incites or instigates > first or chief (6) moverc1385 A person who sets or keeps something in motion, spec. (also First Mover) God, regarded as the motive force of the universe. Cf. prime mover, n. 1. motor1600 A person who or thing which imparts motion. In full first (also prime) motor. The initiator of something; esp. the instigator of a plot or leader of… prime mover1633 A person who instigates or originates something; spec. God regarded as the motive force of the universe (cf. First Mover at mover, n.1 1a). Also… actuator1652 A person who or thing which actuates something; spec. God, regarded as the motive force of the universe (cf. author, n. 4c, mover, n.1 1a). apostle1810 The chief advocate of a new principle or system; the leader of a great reform; e.g. Father Mathew, the ‘Apostle of Temperance’. prophet1842 More generally: a prominent proponent of or spokesperson for a particular cause, movement, principle, etc.; a visionary leader or representative… |
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