n.

1. （物体的）运动，移动；（天体的）运行[U]
   The train was in motion.

   火车开动了。

2. 动作，姿态；手势，眼色[C]
   All her motions were graceful.

   她的一举一动都很优美。

3. 动机，意向[U]
   He did that of his own motion.

   他出于自愿做了那事。

4. （会议上的）动议，提议[C][+to-v][+that]
   The motion was carried by a majority of six.

   该动议以超出六票的多数被通过。

5. （机械的）装置，运转
6. 【音】高低旋律的变化
7. 【律】（诉讼人向法院提出的）请求，申请

vt.

1. 向……打手势；向……摇（或点）头示意[O][O2]
   The teacher motioned his students to be silent.

   老师示意学生不要讲话。

vi.

1. 打手势；摇（或点）头示意[（+to/at）]
   He motioned to me to be silent.

   他示意我不要做声。

2. （钟表等）摆动，走

n.

1. the action or process of moving or being moved.
2. a movement or gesture.
3. a piece of moving mechanism.
4. a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee.
   ▸Law  an application for a rule or order of court.
5. Brit. an evacuation of the bowels.

v.