词汇 motive 在中文的含义

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motive

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
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名词

1.

动机, 缘由

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

示例:
The police are still investigating the killer's motive.
警方仍在调查凶手的动机
What was her motive for lying?
她撒谎的动机是什么?

动词

1.

激励, 促使

to provide with a motive; to impel

示例:
His desire for revenge motivated him to act.
他复仇的欲望促使他采取行动。
The promise of a bonus motivated the team to work harder.
奖金的承诺激励团队更加努力工作。
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