Motor

['məʊtə] or ['motɚ]

解释:

(noun.) machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion.

(noun.) a nonspecific agent that imparts motion; 'happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action'.

编辑:雷金纳德--From WordNet

解释:

(n.) One who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power.

(n.) A prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work.

(n.) Alt. of Motorial

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解释:

n. a mover: that which gives motion: a machine by means of which steam or other sources of force can be used to give motion or produce work.—adj. giving or transmitting motion.—ns. Mō′tor-car a vehicle for the road impelled by steam electricity or petrol (petroleum spirit); Mō′tor-dy′namo a dynamo used as a motor.—adjs. Motō′rial Mō′tory giving motion.—n. Motō′rium that part of the nervous organism instrumental in the exertion of motor influence:—opp. to Sensorium that which feels or perceives.—adj. Motorpath′ic belonging to Motor′pathy or the movement cure.—Motor nerve any nerve which transmits impulse to the muscles.—Air-motor a machine impelled by compressed air.

整理:朱莉安娜