animation
UK/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/US/.æni'meiʃәn/
GREB1
Definitions
n.
The technique of making films from a sequence of drawings or models; an animated film.
动画（制作）；动画片。
n.
Liveliness and energy in the way someone speaks or behaves.
活力；生气；（言谈举止的）活跃。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom animate (give life) + -ion (act/result). Literally 'the act of giving life' — either to drawings (the film sense) or to a person's manner (liveliness).
Root anim still carries 21 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.computer animation计算机动画
- 2.stop-motion animation定格动画
- 3.with animation兴致勃勃地
Example Sentences
- 1.
The studio is famous for its hand-drawn animation.
- 2.
She described her trip with great animation.