短语 "set the wheels in motion 让轮子动起来" 的实际意思是使某事开始运转、实施。

例句

Victoria dreamed of becoming an Olympic cycling champion. She set the wheels in motion by buying a racing bike.

Neil decided to move to the country. He set the wheels in motion by calling an estate agent.

请注意

我们用 "给车轮上油 oil the wheels" 来比喻用圆滑手段使某事顺利进行。

John offered his expertise, which helped oil the wheels on the big building project.