motives
US /ˈmoʊ.tɪvz/
UK /ˈməʊ.tɪvz/
複數名詞
動機, 緣由
reasons for doing something, especially a hidden or unstated reason
範例:
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The police are investigating the suspect's motives.
警方正在調查嫌疑人的動機。
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Her motives for helping were purely altruistic.
她幫助的動機純粹是利他主義的。