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motionlessly

UK/'məʊʃnləsli/US
B1

Definitions

adv.

Without any movement; completely still

一动不动地,静止地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
motmove
+
-ionact, process, state
+
-lesswithout, lacking
+
-lyin the manner of
=motionlessly

motion + -less (without) + -ly = 'in a way without motion.' The adverb of motionless.

Root mov still carries 92 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.stand motionlessly一动不动地站着
  • 2.sit motionlessly一动不动地坐着
  • 3.lie motionlessly一动不动地躺着

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He stood motionlessly, hoping the deer wouldn't notice him.

  • 2.

    She lay motionlessly until the danger passed.

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