motivation

US /ˌmoʊ.t̬əˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmoʊ.t̬əˈveɪ.ʃən/
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1.

动机, 动力

the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way

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His motivation for working hard was to provide for his family.
他努力工作的动机是为了养家糊口。
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What's your motivation for learning a new language?
你学习一门新语言的动机是什么？
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incentiveimpetusstimulusdrivereason
2.

积极性, 动力

the general desire or willingness of someone to do something

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He lacks the motivation to finish his degree.
他缺乏完成学位的动力。
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The team showed great motivation throughout the project.
整个项目期间，团队表现出极大的积极性。
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enthusiasmdriveambitionzealspirit
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motivemotivateself-motivated