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单词 move
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move

verb
 OPAL S
/muːv/
/muːv/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they move
/muːv/
/muːv/
he / she / it moves
/muːvz/
/muːvz/
past simple moved
/muːvd/
/muːvd/
past participle moved
/muːvd/
/muːvd/
-ing form moving
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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    change position

  1.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to change position or make somebody/something change position in a way that can be seen, heard or felt
    • Don't move—stay perfectly still.
    • The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it.
    • The ball was really moving (= moving fast) when it reached him.
    • + adv./prep. He could hear someone moving around in the room above.
    • Phil moved towards the window.
    • You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded).
    • You can't move for books in her room.
    • Temperatures will drop as the cold front moves down across France.
    • move something I can't move my fingers.
    • move something + adv./prep. We moved our chairs a little nearer.
    • She moved the ball toward the opponent's goal.
    • He moved his arm away from his face.
    Extra Examples
    • Over a million people move around this city daily.
    • Investors can move money into foreign bonds when the dollar is weak.
    • Black clouds moved across the sky.
    • Can you move down the steps?
    • Move your chairs a little closer.
    • Someone had moved the bike from where I left it.
    • The papers on his desk had been moved.
    • We moved a little nearer.
    • The traffic moved slowly along the highway.
    2.

    change house/job

  2.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to change the place where you live, have your work, etc.
    • We don't like it here so we've decided to move.
    • move (from…) (to…) The company's moving to Scotland.
    • People move from place to place today in ever greater numbers.
    • move away She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away.
    • move house (British English) We moved house last week.
    Extra Examples
    • In 1905 his family moved to Milan, where he studied sculpture.
    • There are a lot more people moving across borders.
    • They've moved house three times in the past year.
    • We moved here in 2003.
    • Moving can be an extremely stressful experience.
    • All her family have moved away so she's on her own.
    • He worked as a sales rep before moving to the marketing department.
    Topics Houses and homesa2
  3.  
     [transitive] move somebody (from…) (to…) to make somebody change from one job, class, etc. to another synonym transfer
    • I'm being moved to the New York office.
    Extra Examples
    • He's recently been moved from our Head Office.
    • We've decided to move her into the Accounts Department.
    • Several major industries have been moved from the north to the south of the country.
    4.

    in board games

  4.  
     [intransitive, transitive] (in chess and other board games) to change the position of a piece
    • It's your turn to move.
    • move something She moved her queen.
    5.

    leave/begin

  5. [intransitive] (informal) to leave, begin something, etc. quickly
    • Let's move—it's time we went shopping.
    6.

    change ideas/time

  6.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to change; to change something synonym shift
    • (+ adv./prep.) The government has not moved on this issue.
    • Things have moved on a lot since the days when I was young.
    • move something (+ adv./prep.) Let's move the meeting to Wednesday.
    7.

    make progress

  7.  
     [intransitive] to make progress in the way or direction mentioned synonym progress
    • move on Time is moving on.
    • move ahead Share prices moved ahead today.
    • move forward After that, things moved forward at lightning speed
    • + adv./prep. Things are not moving as fast as we hoped.
    • Things certainly move fast in the blogosphere.
    • Finally things are moving in the right direction.
    8.

    take action

  8. [intransitive] to take action; to do something synonym act
    • The police moved quickly to dispel the rumours.
    • The firm has moved to reassure customers that they will continue to provide good service.
    Synonyms actionaction
    • measure
    • step
    • act
    • move
    These are all words for a thing that somebody does.
    • action a thing that somebody does:
      • Can you explain your actions?
    • measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim:
      • Tougher measures against racism are needed.
    • step one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve something:
      • This was a first step towards a united Europe.
    • act a thing that somebody does:
      • an act of kindness
    action or act?These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/​or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc: a heroic act of bravery • a heroic action of bravery • his heroic actions/​acts during the war. Action often combines with take but act does not: We shall take whatever acts are necessary.
    • move (used especially in the media) an action that you do or need to do to achieve something:
      • They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
    Patterns
    • to take action/​measures/​steps
    • to make a step/​move
    • a heroic/​brave/​daring action/​step/​act/​move
    9.

    cause strong feelings

  9.  
     [transitive] to cause somebody to have strong feelings, especially of sympathy or of being sad
    • move somebody We were deeply moved by her plight.
    • move somebody to something Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes.
    see also moving
    Extra Examples
    • I am really moved by people's kindness.
    • The film moved me so much, I started to weep.
    • The woman's story had really moved her.
    10.

    make somebody do something

  10. [transitive] (formal) to cause somebody to do something synonym prompt
    • move somebody to do something She felt moved to address the crowd.
    • move somebody He works when the spirit moves him (= when he wants to).
    Extra Examples
    • Like many adolescents he was moved to write poetry.
    • ‘Certainly not!’ he was moved to protest.
    • As the delays got worse he was moved to make a mild complaint.
    11.

    sell

  11. [transitive, intransitive] move (something) to sell goods; to be sold
    • How quickly can we move this stock?
    • These copies are moving fast—they'll soon be sold out.
    12.

    suggest formally

  12. [transitive] (formal) to suggest something formally so that it can be discussed and decided synonym put forward
    • move something The Opposition moved an amendment to the Bill.
    • move that… I move that a vote be taken on this.
    Topics Suggestions and advicec2
    13. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French moveir, from Latin movere.
Idioms
get your ass in gear | move your ass (North American English)
(British English get your arse in gear, move your arse )
  1. (taboo, slang) a rude way of telling somebody to hurry
    • If you get your ass in gear, we can make it out of here tonight.
get moving
  1. (informal) to begin, leave, etc. quickly
    • It's late—we'd better get moving.
get something moving
  1. (informal) to cause something to make progress
    • The new director has really got things moving.
going/moving forward
  1. (formal or business) in the future, starting from now
    • We have a very solid financial position going forward.
    • The strategy going forward is still undecided.
    • Moving forward, we need to have a real plan.
keep up/move with the times
  1. to change and develop your ideas, way of working, etc. so that you do what is modern and what is expected
    • Many complained that the Royal Family had failed to move with the times.
move your ass | get your ass in gear (North American English)
(British English move your arse , get your arse in gear)
  1. (taboo, slang) a rude way of telling somebody to hurry
    • If you move your ass, we can make it out of here tonight.
move heaven and earth
  1. to do everything you possibly can in order to achieve somethingTopics Successc2
move it
  1. (especially in orders) (informal) to do something more quickly because there is not much time
    • Move it! We’re going to be late!
move mountains
  1. to make a great effort to do something
    • The director moved mountains to remake this classic film.
    Topics Successc2

move

noun
 
/muːv/
/muːv/
Idioms
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    change of position

  1.  
     [usually singular] a change of place or position
    • Don't make a move!
    • Every move was painful.
    • She felt he was watching her every move.
    • He performed some energetic dance moves.
    see also movement
    Extra Examples
    • The cubs watched their mother's every move.
    • The soldier blocked the move with his free hand.
    • He made a move for the door.
    • One false move and I'll shoot!
    • She made no move as the lion sniffed at the tent.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • false
    • sudden
    • quick
    • …
    verb + move
    • make
    • execute
    • perform
    • …
    preposition
    • move to
    • move towards/​toward
    phrases
    • on the move
    • follow somebody/​something’s every move
    • watch somebody/​something’s every move
    • …
    See full entry
    2.

    change of house/job

  2.  
     an act of changing the place where you live or work
    • What's the date of your move?
    • Her new job is just a sideways move.
    • move (from…) (to…) Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success.
    • He’s performed well since his move from Manchester United to Liverpool.
    Extra Examples
    • a move from Ohio to Kansas
    • Her latest move is to Houston as marketing director.
    • The move gave her career a boost.
    • The move meant lower costs.
    • His new job was a lateral move rather than a promotion.
    Topics Houses and homesb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • permanent
    • lateral
    • sideways
    • …
    move + verb
    • take place
    preposition
    • move from
    • move to
    See full entry
    3.

    in games/sports

  3.  
     an act of changing the position of a piece in chess or other games that are played on a board
    • The game was over in only six moves.
    • It's your move.
    Extra Examples
    • She captured the queen with her bishop on the 32nd move.
    • She learned all the chess moves when she was four.
    Topics Games and toysb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • brilliant
    • good
    • bad
    • …
    verb + move
    • learn
    • play
    preposition
    • on a/​the move
    See full entry
  4.  
     an action in a sport or game
    • In probably the best move of the game, Moseley scored the important try.
    5.

    action

  5.  
     an action that you do or need to do to achieve something
    • Getting a job in marketing was a good career move.
    • ‘I'll give you 30 per cent off the price.’ Good move, I thought.
    • Hiring Kate was the best move we ever made.
    • The decision to diversify is a smart move.
    • a wise/shrewd/surprise move
    • an unprecedented/unusual move
    • move by somebody/something This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition.
    • This was a bold move by the design team.
    • move to do something The management have made no move to settle the strike.
    • Most traders welcomed the move to cut regulations.
    • to oppose/criticize/condemn a move
    see also false move
    Extra Examples
    • In a move which surprised commentators, the president sacked several cabinet ministers.
    • In a move which surprised everyone, the bosses fired several managers.
    • Moves are afoot to increase car insurance premiums.
    • Now we must plot our next move.
    • Don't you dare pull a move like that again.
    • One false move could lead to war.
    • She wondered whether she had made the right move in telling the truth.
    • The company was put up for sale yesterday in a shock move by management.
    • The government announced its move to ban smoking in public spaces.
    • The move is spearheaded by a former MP.
    • The move proved a disaster.
    • The move reflects a change in approach to research.
    • They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
    • a move against drug dealers
    • a move designed to control inflation
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • important
    • major
    • …
    verb + move
    • be
    • represent
    • make
    • …
    move + verb
    • take place
    • be afoot
    • be underway
    • …
    preposition
    • in a/​the move
    • move against
    • move away from
    • …
    phrases
    • a move in the right direction
    See full entry
    6.

    change of ideas/behaviour

  6.  
     a change in ideas, attitudes or behaviour synonym shift, trend
    • move away from something There has been a move away from nuclear energy.
    • move (back) to something The effects of the move back to written examinations are not known.
    • The high milk price was a factor in our move to organic.
    • move towards something There are moves towards greater trade liberalization.
    Extra Examples
    • This is the latest move in a series of cost-cutting measures.
    • the current move towards networked organizations
    • a move back to old teaching styles
    • a move away from traditional Labour policies
    • a move away from the old Hollywood style of movie
    • The talks represented the first significant move towards peace.
    • The new environmental regulations represent a move in the right direction.
    • The new legislation signalled a move away from state involvement in telecommunications.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • important
    • major
    • …
    verb + move
    • be
    • represent
    • make
    • …
    move + verb
    • take place
    • be afoot
    • be underway
    • …
    preposition
    • in a/​the move
    • move against
    • move away from
    • …
    phrases
    • a move in the right direction
    See full entry
    7. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French moveir, from Latin movere.
Idioms
be on the move
  1. to be travelling from place to place
    • His career as a petroleum engineer has kept him on the move.
  2. to be moving; to be going somewhere
    • The car was already on the move.
    • The firm is on the move to larger offices.
  3. (also be on the go)
     (informal) to be very active and busy
    • I've been on the move all day.
    • Having four children keeps her on the move.
bust (out) some moves/a move
  1. (informal) to dance
    • I'm the sort of guy who loves to bust out some moves at a party.
    • The actress was seen busting a move with her friends in a London nightclub.
get a move on
  1. (informal) you tell somebody to get a move on when you want them to hurry
    • We're leaving in five minutes so you'd better get a move on!
make the first move
  1. to do something before somebody else, for example in order to end an argument or to begin something
    • If he wants to see me, he should make the first move.
make a move
  1. (British English, informal) to begin a journey or a task
    • It's getting late—we'd better make a move.
    • We should make a move — it's really late.
make a, your, etc. move
  1. to do the action that you intend to do or need to do in order to achieve something
    • The rebels waited until nightfall before they made their move.
make a move on somebody (informal)
  1. to try to start a sexual relationship with somebody
  2. (sport) to try to pass somebody who is in front of you in a race
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