Intent 对比 Motive

Motive 在日常英语中最常见。

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Intent

前 2000（常见）C1noun

Motive

前 1000（非常常见）C1noun

最常见: Motive

	Intent	Motive
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtent/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtent/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/
含义	What you plan or want to do.	The reason someone does something.
例句	She denies possessing the drug with intent to supply.	The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	C1	C1
词性	noun	noun
搭配	clear intent, malicious intent, express intent, stated intent, intent to marry	hidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motives
反义	indifference, unconcern, apathy	apathy, indifference
常见错误	'Intent' is confused with 'intention' — 'intention' is the more common noun., Using 'intents' as a plural — 'intent' is usually used as singular., Mixing it up with 'interest' — they have different meanings.	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	Use 'intent' in formal contexts when discussing plans or purposes. It sounds more serious than 'wish' or 'want'. Avoid in casual conversations.	Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously.

常见问题：Intent 对比 Motive

Intent和Motive 有什么区别？

Intent: What you plan or want to do. Motive: The reason someone does something.

哪个更常见：Intent和Motive？

Motive 在日常英语中最常见。

Intent和Motive 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Intent: C1, Motive: C1。

Intent和Motive 是什么词性？

Intent: noun, Motive: noun.

能各给一个例子吗？

Intent: She denies possessing the drug with intent to supply. Motive: The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.

我可以互换使用 Intent和Motive 吗？

不总是。Intent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。