moving
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmü-viŋ/ (ame, mw) · /ˈmuː.vɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmuː.vɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
moving — 形容詞
- movingpositive
- more movingcomparative
- most movingsuperlative
1. Describes an object or person that is changing position and is not staying still
移動中的
正在改變位置或方向的
Describes an object or person that is changing position and is not staying still.
The moving train made the cups rattle loudly on the small table.
行進中的火車讓杯子在桌上大聲作響。
moving + concrete noun: moving train / moving car / moving vehicle
Wei caught a glimpse of a moving figure near the garden gate.
Wei 瞥見花園門口有一個移動的身影。
Security cameras on the bridge record every moving object that passes.
橋上的監視器會記錄經過的每個移動物體。
The children watched the moving clouds and tried to name their shapes.
孩子們看著飄動的雲朵，試著說出它們像什麼形狀。
A moving bicycle is more stable than one that is standing still.
移動中的腳踏車比靜止的腳踏車更穩定。
- in motion
more formal; often used in technical contexts
- travelling
implies movement over a distance rather than local motion
- stationary
not moving at all
- still
completely without movement
常見錯誤
2. Making you feel sadness, sympathy, or strong positive emotion, especially when s
感人的
引發悲傷或共鳴的
Making you feel sadness, sympathy, or strong positive emotion, especially when something is honest and comes from the heart.
The film's final scene was so moving that several audience members cried.
電影的最後一幕非常感人，觀眾席裡好幾個人哭了。
so + adjective + that-clause for result
At the wedding reception, Femi gave a moving speech about his parents.
在婚宴上，Femi 發表了一篇關於父母的感人演講。
Kemi read a moving poem about her grandmother at the memorial service.
Kemi 在追悼會上朗讀了一首關於祖母的感人詩作。
The schoolchildren's letter was a moving reminder of why the charity matters.
學校孩子們的來信感人地提醒了我們這個慈善機構存在的意義。
There was a moving moment when the old soldier finally received his medal.
老士兵終於獲得勳章的那一刻非常感人。
- touching
slightly gentler; often about small, personal gestures
- poignant
more formal; suggests a mix of sadness and beauty
- heartwarming
positive only; focuses on joy and love rather than sadness
用法筆記
Commonly used with intensifiers: very moving, deeply moving, extremely moving. The subject is typically a story, speech, film, song, or gesture — not a person directly (use 'touched' or 'moved' instead for people).
常見錯誤
3. Providing the reason or energy that makes someone change a situation or start do
推動的
促使人採取行動的
Providing the reason or energy that makes someone change a situation or start doing something.
Personal experience was the moving force behind her decision to become a doctor.
親身經驗是她決定成為醫生的推動力量。
moving force behind — noun phrase for the main motivator
The documentary became a moving force in the campaign for cleaner rivers.
這部紀錄片成了淨化河流運動的推動力量。
Anger at the unfair rules was the moving cause of the student protests.
對不公平規定的憤怒是學生抗議的推動原因。
The founder of the shelter was described as the moving spirit of the entire organisation.
這間收容所的創辦人被稱為整個機構的靈魂人物。
- driving
emphasises sustained energy rather than initial cause
- motivating
more direct and common in everyday use
- instigating
more formal; suggests starting something, often negative
- hindering
slows down or blocks progress
用法筆記
Typically appears in fixed noun phrases: 'moving force,' 'moving spirit,' 'moving cause.' The sense is nearly always attributive (before a noun) and often describes an abstract idea or a person's role in initiating change.
常見錯誤
moving — 名詞
1. The activity of changing where you live or work by taking your possessions to a
搬家
更換居住或工作地點的行為
The activity of changing where you live or work by taking your possessions to a different house, apartment, or office.
Moving to a new city can be stressful, but it is also an adventure.
搬到一個新城市可能很有壓力，但也是一場冒險。
moving + to + [destination]: the most common pattern
The company paid for all the expenses of moving Hoa and her family abroad.
公司支付了將 Hoa 及其家人搬到國外的所有費用。
After three days of moving, Joaquín was exhausted but happy with the new flat.
經過三天的搬家，Joaquín 雖然疲憊，但對新公寓很滿意。
The moving company arrived at eight in the morning and loaded the truck quickly.
搬家公司在早上八點就到了，很快就裝好了卡車。
Most people hire professional helpers when moving heavy furniture up several floors.
大多數人在把重型家具搬上幾層樓時會雇用專業搬運工。
- relocation
more formal; used in business contexts
- move
countable noun for a single event; e.g., 'the move was tiring'
用法筆記
Common in compound nouns: 'moving company,' 'moving truck,' 'moving boxes,' 'moving day.' As a gerund noun, it can be modified by possessives ('their moving was chaotic') or used with 'of' ('the cost of moving').