motor
US /ˈmoʊtɚ/
Definition
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The motor in this machine needs to be replaced soon.
Word Family
NounNoun
motor gốc
motoring
motorist
VerbVerb
motor gốc
motorize
AdjectiveAdj
motor gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- enginemotor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
- machineany mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
Collocations
- Easy electric motordescribing electric motor (a car that is powered by electricity)
- Medium commercial motor vehicle registrationdescribing commercial motor vehicle registration (a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television)
- Hard high-torque stepper motor specificationsa collocation phrase: high-torque stepper motor specifications
- Very Hard the primary motor driving macroeconomic expansionreferring to the primary motor driving macroeconomic expansion
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.