每天单词(每日单词commotion)(1)

commotion /kəˈməʊʃn/

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外刊例句

Their snake-like bodies can wriggle into crevices. And they can fold their dorsal fin flat to squeeze through small holes. If discovered, a sleeping parrotfish wouldn't stand a chance. Once the first shock has caught its prey, the smell and commotion attracts others.

它们蛇一般的身形可以挤进礁石的缝隙当中。可折叠的背鳍更便于通过狭小的缝隙。睡着的鹦鹉鱼一旦被发现,就只有束手就擒了。一旦第一条鲨鱼成功捕到了猎物,狩猎的气味和动静就会吸引其他鲨鱼。

——《自然百科》

基本释义

commotion:A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement.

n. 骚动;暴乱

追根溯源

单词commotion里的词根mot来自拉丁语,表示“运动,移动”,所以,在英语里包含mot/mov的单词,多与此相关。例如:

move /muːv/ v. 移动;进展

remove /rɪˈmuːv/ n. 迁移,移动

motivate /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v. 使有动机,刺激

motion /ˈməʊʃn/ n. 动作,运动

所以,com(共同) mot ion(表示名词)=一起动起来,骚动,暴乱

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