motives
US /ˈmoʊ.tɪvz/
UK /ˈməʊ.tɪvz/
复数名词
动机, 缘由
reasons for doing something, especially a hidden or unstated reason
示例:
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The police are investigating the suspect's motives.
警方正在调查嫌疑人的动机。
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Her motives for helping were purely altruistic.
她帮助的动机纯粹是利他主义的。