motive

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
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動機, 理由

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

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The police are still investigating the killer's motive.
警察はまだ殺人犯の動機を捜査している。
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What was her motive for lying?
彼女が嘘をついた動機は何だったのか？
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reasoncauseimpetusincentivegrounds
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動機を与える, やる気にさせる

to provide with a motive; to impel

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His desire for revenge motivated him to act.
復讐への願望が彼を行動に駆り立てた。
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The promise of a bonus motivated the team to work harder.
ボーナスの約束がチームをやる気にさせた。
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inspirestimulateencouragespurpropel
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motivationmotivateself-motivated