读音

/məʊˈtiːv/

释义

• 名词: 动机，原因，目的。例如: “The main motive behind his actions was to help others.”
• 形容词: 有动机的，有目的的。例如: “A motive crime is one committed with a specific intention.”

短语

• “Motive force” 意为动力，推动力。
• “Motive power” 指的是提供运动或工作能力的力量。

例句

• 名词: “Detectives were trying to uncover the killer’s motive.”
• 形容词: “The suspect had a clear motive for stealing the valuable artifact.”

同义词

• Reason
• Purpose
• Intent
• Driving force
• Incentive