Cool MateCause 对比 Motive
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Cause
前 1000（非常常见）A2noun
Motive
前 1000（非常常见）C1noun
| Cause | Motive | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/ |
| 含义 | 某事发生的理由。The reason something happens. | 一个人做某事的原因。The reason someone does something. |
| 例句 | The cause of the accident was a flat tire. | The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 1000（非常常见） | 前 1000（非常常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | A2 | C1 |
| 词性 | noun | noun |
| 搭配 | real, root, true, determine, discover, find, be, lie in something, remain, cause of, cause and effect, the cause of death, due to natural causes, good, great, real, have, find, give (somebody), cause for, cause for concern, with good cause, without good cause, deserving, good, just, advance, champion, embrace, for the cause of, in the cause of, in a/the cause, (all) for a good cause, (all) in a good cause | hidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motives |
| 反义 | effect, result | apathy, indifference |
| 常见错误 | Confusing 'cause' with 'because' in sentences., Using 'caused' incorrectly when the present form 'cause' is needed., Incorrectly using 'cause' as a noun instead of a verb. | Confused with 'motive' vs 'motif' (artistic theme), Using 'motive' for general causes instead of specific reasons, Incorrectly pluralizing as 'motives' when referring to a singular reason |
| 用法说明 | 在标准写作和对话中使用'原因'。在正式场合中，你可能会更少使用'原因'，而选择'原因'。避免在非常随意或儿童语言中使用。Use 'cause' in standard writing and conversation. In formal contexts, you might use 'cause' less frequently, opting for 'cause' instead. Avoid using it in very casual or children's language. | 正式和非正式场合都可用。在讨论行为背后的原因时很常见，但在非正式场合除非认真讨论动机，否则应避免使用。Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously. |
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常见问题：Cause 对比 Motive
Cause和Motive 有什么区别？
Cause: The reason something happens. Motive: The reason someone does something.
哪个更高级：Cause和Motive？
Motive 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。
Cause和Motive 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Cause: A2, Motive: C1。
Cause和Motive 是什么词性？
Cause: noun, Motive: noun.
能各给一个例子吗？
Cause: The cause of the accident was a flat tire. Motive: The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.
我可以互换使用 Cause和Motive 吗？
不总是。Cause和Motive 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。