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单词 movement
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movement

Examples of 'movement' in a sentence
movement

This is expected to slow the outward movement of buyers.Free trade without free movement of people.Elections and political movements played out in real time.This does not make the current model of free movement unavoidable.Our goal was to beat the company clock that timed the movement of items through the system.If you already own a home, its value depends on the movement in property prices.Empty stands in Rio will be a step back for the movement.This once great party continues to double up as a protest movement - and not a particularly effective one.The nationalist movement in the UK also continues to fight on against the odds.Instead the peace weakened the democratic movement and heightened nationalist feelings.What a wonderful thing is the free movement of people.Would he have performed such a pivotal role in the civil rights movement?The toughest part was getting the range of movement back.Push from the left foot to lunge over to the other side in one sweeping movement.The courtship duet with harp in the slow movement becomes a gently seductive ballet.The democracy movement was at its height.His tests included the measurement of attention span and body movements when music was played to them.There is free movement of capital in and out.Without some form of forward movement the region could slide backwards.Take some of the typical share price movements.Try to build up movement over time.This is a barrier to free movement and having fun.This part of the movement promises more creativity and focus.What it does possibly change is the movement of the group.The early labor movement in this country which led to unions is a good example.There is already a curfew prohibiting movement at night.The question of how to increase pressure on the regime without resorting to violence is already dividing the protest movement.Once your speakers have recovered, you can move directly to the grimly compelling opening movement of the symphony.

In other languages
movement

British English: movement /ˈmuːvmənt/ NOUN
Movement involves changing position or going from one place to another.
There was a constant movement of people in and out of the lounge at the party.
  • American English: movement
  • Arabic: حَرَكَةٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: movimento
  • Chinese: 运动
  • Croatian: pokret
  • Czech: pohyb
  • Danish: bevægelse
  • Dutch: beweging groep
  • European Spanish: movimiento
  • Finnish: liike
  • French: mouvement
  • German: Bewegung
  • Greek: κίνημα
  • Italian: movimento
  • Japanese: 動き
  • Korean: 운동
  • Norwegian: bevegelse
  • Polish: ruch poruszenie
  • European Portuguese: movimento
  • Romanian: mișcare
  • Russian: движение
  • Latin American Spanish: movimiento
  • Swedish: rörelse
  • Thai: การเคลื่อนไหว
  • Turkish: hareket
  • Ukrainian: рух
  • Vietnamese: sự chuyển động

Chinese translation of 'movement'

movement

(ˈmuːvmənt)

n

  1. (c) (Rel, Pol, = group of people) 团(團)体(體) (tuántǐ) (个(個), )
  2. (c/u) (= moving) 动(動)静(靜) (dòngjing)
  3. (c) (= gesture) 动(動)作 (dòngzuò) (个(個), )
  4. (c/u) (= transport, travel) [of goods, people] 运(運)输(輸) (yùnshū)
  5. (c/u) (= shift) (in attitude, policy) 动(動)向 (dòngxiàng)
  6. (c) (Mus) 乐(樂)章 (yuèzhāng)
  7. (c) (also bowel movement) 排便 (páibiàn)

Derived Forms

movements n pl [of person] 活动(動) (huódòng)
(noun) 
Definition
a group of people with a common ideology
a nationalist movement that's gaining strength
Synonyms
group
a radical group within the Communist Party
party
opposing political parties
organization
Most of the funds are provided by voluntary organizations.
grouping
There were two main political groupings pressing for independence.
front
camp
Voters have not yet moved en masse to the Conservative camp.
faction
A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions.
(noun) 
Definition
the organized action and campaigning of such a group
He contributed to the Movement for the Ordination of Women.
Synonyms
campaign
The General's campaign against the militia has so far failed.
drive
the drive towards democracy
push (informal)
All that was needed was one final push, and the enemy would be vanquished once and for all.
crusade
a crusade against racism
(noun) 
Definition
the manner of moving
I could watch your every movement.
Synonyms
move
My eyes followed their every move.
act
My insurance covers acts of sabotage.
action
Her description of the action of poisons is very accurate.
operation
Dials monitor every aspect of the operation of the aircraft.
motion
the laws governing light, sound and motion
gesture
She made a menacing gesture with her fist.
manoeuvre
manoeuvres to block the electoral process
(noun) 
Definition
the act, process, or an instance of moving
There was movement behind the door.
Synonyms
activity
There is an extraordinary level of activity in the market.
moving
stirring
bustle
the hustle and bustle of modern life
agitation
Temperature is a measure of agitation of molecules.
(noun) 
the movement of the fish going up river
Synonyms
advance
progress
The road was too rough for further progress in the car.
flow
progression
Both drugs slow the progression of the disease.
(noun) 
the movement of people, goods and services across borders
Synonyms
transfer
the striker's transfer to a leading Italian club
transportation
displacement
(noun) 
Definition
a trend or tendency
the movement towards democracy
Synonyms
trend
a trend towards part-time employment
flow
watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water
swing
current
A strong current of nationalism is running through the country.
tendency
the government's tendency towards secrecy in recent years
(noun) 
Definition
a change in the price or value of shares, a currency, etc.
The meeting seems to have produced no movement on either side.
Synonyms
development
There has been a significant development in the case.
change
It makes a nice change to see you in a good mood for once.
shift
a shift in policy
variation
Every day without variation my grandfather ate a plate of ham.
fluctuation
Don't worry about tiny fluctuations in your weight.
(noun) 
The participants believed movement forward was possible.
Synonyms
progression
advance
These two vaccines are a huge advance for preventing cancer.
progress
The two sides made little progress towards agreement.
The doctors say they are pleased with her progress.
breakthrough
The breakthrough came hours before a UN deadline.
10 (noun) 
Definition
a principal self-contained section of a large-scale work, such as a symphony
the first movement of Beethoven's 7th symphony
Synonyms
section
a geological section of a rock
part
He works in a different part of the company.
division
Each was divided into several divisions.
passage
He read a passage from the Bible.
11 (noun) 
Definition
the mechanism which drives and regulates a watch or clock
Synonyms
workings
works
action
mechanism
the locking mechanism
machinery
Farmers import most of their machinery and materials.
innards (informal)
12 (noun) 
Synonyms
rhythm
His music fused the rhythms of jazz and classical music.
beat
the dance beats of the last two decades
measure (prosody)
pace
driving at a steady pace
swing
metre
tempo
Elgar supplied his work with precise indications of tempo.
cadence
There was a sudden shift in the cadence of the music.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of act
Definition
something done
My insurance covers acts of sabotage.
Synonyms
deed,
action,
step,
performance,
operation,
doing,
move,
blow,
achievement,
stroke,
undertaking,
exploit,
execution,
feat,
accomplishment,
exertion
in the sense of action
Her description of the action of poisons is very accurate.
Synonyms
effect,
working,
work,
force,
power,
process,
effort,
operation,
activity,
movement,
influence,
functioning,
motion,
exertion
in the sense of agitation
Temperature is a measure of agitation of molecules.
Synonyms
turbulence,
rocking,
shake,
shaking,
stirring,
stir,
tossing,
disturbance,
upheaval,
churning,
convulsion

Synonyms of 'movement'

movement

Explore 'movement' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of beat
Definition
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
the dance beats of the last two decades
Synonyms
rhythm,
time,
measure,
movement,
pattern,
swing,
metre,
accent,
pulse,
tempo,
cadence,
lilt
in the sense of breakthrough
Definition
a significant development or discovery
The breakthrough came hours before a UN deadline.
Synonyms
development,
advance,
progress,
improvement,
discovery,
find,
finding,
invention,
step forward,
leap forwards,
turn of events,
quantum leap
in the sense of bustle
Definition
energetic and noisy activity
the hustle and bustle of modern life
Synonyms
activity,
to-do,
stir,
excitement,
hurry,
fuss,
flurry,
haste,
agitation,
commotion,
ado,
tumult,
hurly-burly,
pother (literary)
in the sense of cadence
There was a sudden shift in the cadence of the music.
Synonyms
rhythm,
beat,
measure,
metre,
pulse,
throb,
tempo,
swing,
lilt
in the sense of camp
Definition
a group that supports a particular doctrine
Voters have not yet moved en masse to the Conservative camp.
Synonyms
faction,
group,
set,
party,
division,
section,
sector,
minority,
gang,
lobby,
bloc,
contingent,
pressure group,
junta,
clique,
coterie,
schism,
splinter group,
public-interest group (US, Canadian)
in the sense of change
Definition
variety or novelty
It makes a nice change to see you in a good mood for once.
Synonyms
variety,
break (informal),
departure,
variation,
novelty,
diversion (British),
whole new ball game (informal)
in the sense of crusade
Definition
a vigorous campaign in favour of a cause
a crusade against racism
Synonyms
campaign,
drive,
movement,
cause,
push (informal)
in the sense of current
Definition
a general trend or drift
A strong current of nationalism is running through the country.
Synonyms
mood,
feeling,
spirit,
atmosphere,
trend,
tendency,
drift,
inclination,
vibe (slang),
undercurrent
in the sense of division
Definition
one of the parts into which something is divided
Each was divided into several divisions.
Synonyms
part,
bit,
piece,
section,
sector,
class,
category,
segment,
portion,
fraction,
compartment
in the sense of drive
Definition
a special effort made by a group of people for a particular purpose
the drive towards democracy
Synonyms
campaign,
push (informal),
crusade,
action,
effort,
appeal,
advance,
surge

Additional synonyms

in the sense of faction
Definition
a small group of people within a larger body, but differing from it in certain aims and ideas
A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions.
Synonyms
group,
set,
party,
division,
section,
camp,
sector,
minority,
combination,
coalition,
gang,
lobby,
bloc,
contingent,
pressure group,
caucus,
junta,
clique,
coterie,
schism,
confederacy,
splinter group,
cabal,
ginger group,
public-interest group (US, Canadian)
in the sense of flow
Definition
the act, rate, or manner of flowing
watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water
Synonyms
stream,
current,
movement,
motion,
course,
issue,
flood,
drift,
tide,
spate,
gush,
flux,
outpouring,
outflow,
undertow,
tideway
in the sense of fluctuation
Don't worry about tiny fluctuations in your weight.
Synonyms
change,
shift,
swing,
variation,
instability,
alteration,
wavering,
oscillation,
alternation,
vacillation,
unsteadiness,
inconstancy
in the sense of gesture
Definition
a movement of the hands, head, or body to express or emphasize an idea or emotion
She made a menacing gesture with her fist.
Synonyms
sign,
action,
signal,
motion,
indication,
gesticulation
in the sense of grouping
Definition
a set of people or organizations who act or work together to achieve a shared aim
There were two main political groupings pressing for independence.
Synonyms
organization,
group,
body,
association,
league,
circle
in the sense of machinery
Definition
the mechanism of a machine
Farmers import most of their machinery and materials.
Synonyms
equipment,
gear,
instruments,
apparatus,
works,
technology,
tackle,
tools,
mechanism(s),
gadgetry
in the sense of manoeuvre
Definition
a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action
manoeuvres to block the electoral process
Synonyms
stratagem,
move,
plan,
action,
movement,
scheme,
trick,
plot,
tactic,
intrigue,
dodge,
ploy,
ruse,
artifice,
subterfuge,
machination
in the sense of measure
Definition
a metrical foot
Synonyms
rhythm,
beat,
foot,
metre,
verse,
cadence
in the sense of mechanism
Definition
any mechanical device or part of such a device
the locking mechanism
Synonyms
workings,
motor,
gears,
works,
action,
components,
machinery,
innards (informal)
in the sense of motion
Definition
the process of continual change in the position of an object
the laws governing light, sound and motion
Synonyms
movement,
action,
mobility,
passing,
travel,
progress,
flow,
passage,
locomotion,
motility,
kinesics

Additional synonyms

in the sense of operation
Definition
the act or method of operating
Dials monitor every aspect of the operation of the aircraft.
Synonyms
performance,
working,
running,
action,
movement,
functioning,
motion,
manipulation,
oper8n
in the sense of organization
Definition
an organized group of people, such as a club, society, union, or business
Most of the funds are provided by voluntary organizations.
Synonyms
group,
company,
party,
body,
concern,
league,
association,
band,
institution,
gathering,
circle,
corporation,
federation,
outfit (informal),
faction,
consortium,
syndicate,
combine,
congregation,
confederation
in the sense of pace
Definition
speed of doing some other activity
driving at a steady pace
Synonyms
speed,
rate,
momentum,
tempo,
progress,
motion,
clip (informal),
lick (informal),
velocity
in the sense of part
He works in a different part of the company.
Synonyms
branch,
department,
division,
office,
section,
wing,
subdivision,
subsection
in the sense of party
Definition
a group of people sharing a common political aim
opposing political parties
Synonyms
faction,
association,
alliance,
grouping,
set,
side,
league,
camp,
combination,
coalition,
clique,
coterie,
schism,
confederacy,
cabal
in the sense of passage
Definition
a section of a written work, speech, or piece of music
He read a passage from the Bible.
Synonyms
extract,
reading,
piece,
section,
sentence,
text,
clause,
excerpt,
paragraph,
verse,
quotation
in the sense of progress
Definition
movement forward or advance
The road was too rough for further progress in the car.
Synonyms
movement forward,
passage,
advancement,
progression,
course,
advance,
headway,
onward movement
in the sense of progress
Definition
improvement or development
The two sides made little progress towards agreement.The doctors say they are pleased with her progress.
Synonyms
development,
increase,
growth,
advance,
gain,
improvement,
promotion,
breakthrough,
step forward,
advancement,
progression,
headway,
betterment,
amelioration
in the sense of push
Definition
a special effort to achieve something
All that was needed was one final push, and the enemy would be vanquished once and for all.
Synonyms
effort,
charge,
attack,
campaign,
advance,
assault,
raid,
offensive,
sally,
thrust,
blitz,
onset
in the sense of shift
Definition
the act or an instance of shifting
a shift in policy
Synonyms
change,
switch,
shifting,
modification,
alteration,
displacement,
about-turn,
permutation,
fluctuation

Additional synonyms

in the sense of tempo
Definition
the speed at which a piece of music is played or meant to be played
Elgar supplied his work with precise indications of tempo.
Synonyms
pace,
time,
rate,
beat,
measure,
speed,
metre,
rhythm,
cadence,
pulse
in the sense of tendency
Definition
the general course or drift of something
the government's tendency towards secrecy in recent years
Synonyms
trend,
drift,
movement,
turning,
heading,
course,
drive,
bearing,
direction,
bias
in the sense of variation
Definition
a change in level, amount, or quantity
Every day without variation my grandfather ate a plate of ham.
Synonyms
variety,
change,
deviation,
difference,
diversity,
diversion (British),
novelty,
alteration,
discrepancy,
diversification,
departure from the norm,
break in routine
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