locomotion

IPA/ˌləʊkəˈməʊʃn/
KK[lˌokəmˈoʃən]IPA/ˌləʊkəˈməʊʃn/

locomotion — noun

1. the ability or process of moving your body from one place to another — used espe

1.名詞B2
釋義

the ability or process of moving your body from one place to another — used especially in scientific or technical contexts about how people, animals, or machines move

例句

Penguins have a surprising form of locomotion called tobogganing, where they slide on their bellies across the ice.

form of locomotion

Amara uses a lightweight wheelchair as her main means of locomotion around the university campus.

means of locomotion

同義詞
  • movement

    Everyday equivalent; broader and less technical than locomotion

  • motion

    Emphasises the physical process of changing position rather than the ability to travel between places

  • mobility

    Focuses on the capability or freedom to move, often used for people with physical challenges

反義詞

文法句型

[form/means/method] of locomotion

used for locomotion

用法筆記

Locomotion is primarily used in formal, scientific, or technical writing. In everyday conversation, movement or getting around are much more common. Subject is often an animal species, a machine, or a biological system rather than a specific person.

常見錯誤

❌I need locomotion to get to work.
✅I need a way to get to work.
💡'locomotion' sounds unnatural in everyday speech about commuting; use 'transport' or 'a way to get around' instead.
❌The dog's locomotion was very fast.
✅The dog moved very fast.
💡In simple descriptions of pets, 'movement' or just the verb 'move' is more natural than the formal noun 'locomotion'.