Motive против Reason

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Motive

Топ 1000 (очень частое)C1noun

Reason

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1noun
 MotiveReason
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/
ЗначениеThe reason someone does something.An explanation or cause for something.
ПримерThe detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.The reason I am late is because of traffic.
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 1000 (очень частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)
Уровень CEFRC1A1
Часть речиnounnoun
Сочетанияhidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/​something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motivescogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason
Антонимыapathy, indifferencecause, consequence
Частые ошибкиConfused with 'motive' vs 'motif' (artistic theme), Using 'motive' for general causes instead of specific reasons, Incorrectly pluralizing as 'motives' when referring to a singular reasonConfused with 'rationale' — 'reason' is broader., Using 'reason' without 'for' — remember to include it when explaining cause., Mispronouncing as 'ree-zen' instead of 'ree-zon'.
Заметки по употреблениюUsed in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously.Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it often appears in discussions and academic papers. In conversational settings, it's common to ask for someone's reason behind their choices.

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Частые вопросы: Motive против Reason

В чём разница между Motive и Reason?

Motive: The reason someone does something. Reason: An explanation or cause for something.

У Motive и Reason одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Motive: C1, Reason: A1 по шкале CEFR.

Можно ли использовать Motive и Reason взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Motive и Reason близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.

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