motive

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
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동기, 이유

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.
경찰은 여전히 살인범의 동기를 조사하고 있다.
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What was her motive for lying?
그녀가 거짓말을 한 동기는 무엇이었을까?
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reasoncauseimpetusincentivegrounds
1.

동기를 부여하다, 자극하다

to provide with a motive; to impel

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His desire for revenge motivated him to act.
복수심이 그를 움직이게 했다.
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The promise of a bonus motivated the team to work harder.
보너스 약속이 팀이 더 열심히 일하도록 동기를 부여했다.
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inspirestimulateencouragespurpropel
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motivationmotivateself-motivated