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motive:动机;目的 插画
思维 · B2

motive

英 /ˈməʊtɪv/  美 /ˈmoʊtɪv/
  • n. 动机;目的a reason for doing something

Her motive for joining was simply to make friends.

她加入的动机只是想交朋友。

Financial security is a major motive for many graduates who choose careers in established companies.

经济保障是许多毕业生选择到成熟企业就业的主要动机。

搭配

motive for doing something 做某事的动机underlying motive 深层动机profit motive 盈利动机

辨析提示

motive强调行动背后的原因,常接for。

词族

motivate (v.)、motivation (n.)、motivated (adj.)

近义 reason

思维英语词汇CEFR B2

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