motion /ˈməuʃən/ I. n. 1.［u］运动：motion and rest 运动和静止；the motion of the planets 行星的运行 2.［c］手势，动作: He made a motion with his hand, as if to tell me to keep back. 他做了个手势，好像是要我别上前。 3.［c］提议，动议： on the motion of sb. 经某人的提议 The motion was carried. 提议通过了。‖II. vi. & vt. (向…)打手势，示意：She motioned (to) me to come into the room. 她向我招手示意要我走进房间去。