a device that changes electricity or fuel into movement and makes a machine work

The pump is powered by a small electric motor. 这个泵是由一台小电机提供动力的。

Our washing machine needs a new motor. 我们的洗衣机需要换个新电动机。

mainly US A car stood by the curb, its motor (= engine) running. 一辆车停在路缘，发动机还开着。

a car

Do you know anyone who's looking for a second-hand motor? 你知道有谁想要买二手车吗？

connected with cars or other vehicles that have engines and use roads

This has been a difficult year for the motor industry/trade. 今年是汽车工业／贸易不景气的一年。

motor insurance 汽车保险

relating to muscles that produce movement, or the nerves and parts of the brain that control these muscles

He has poor motor control/functions. 他的运动神经的控制力／功能较差。

to move or increase very quickly

Shares have motored ahead as profits have risen. 随着利润上升，股票迅速升值。

to drive

I was just motoring along, minding my own business, when suddenly I was stopped by the police. 我正开着车，想着自己的事，突然被警察拦住了。