中文意思

C1noun 1K

Motive

动机

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/

Motive 的意思

a reason for doing something

做某事的原因

In simple words: The reason someone does something.

一个人做某事的原因。

Motive 例句

• The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.侦探试图找出犯罪背后的动机。
• Her motive for volunteering was to help the community.她做志愿者的动机是帮助社区。
• Financial gain was the main motive in the fraudulent scheme.经济利益是这次欺诈计划的主要动机。
• The artist’s motive for creating the painting was to express his emotions.这位艺术家创作这幅画的动机是为了表达他的情感。
• In law, establishing a motive can strengthen the prosecution's case.在法律上，确立动机可以加强控方的论点。

如何使用 Motive

Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously.

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。

Grammar pattern

motive + for/to + action

Memory hint

Think of 'motive' as 'moving' someone to take action.

相关单词

Collocations with Motive

• hidden
• ulterior
• good
• be inspired by
• have
• establish
• drive somebody/​something
• motive in
• motive behind
• motive for
• a variety of motives

Synonyms for Motive

• reason
• intent
• purpose
• driving force
• incentive

Opposites of Motive

• apathy
• indifference

Common mistakes with Motive

• 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

关于 Motive 的常见问题

Motive 是什么意思？

一个人做某事的原因。

Motive 的中文意思是什么？

一个人做某事的原因。

Motive 的定义是什么？

做某事的原因

如何在句子中使用 Motive？

The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.

能再举一个 Motive 的例子吗？

Her motive for volunteering was to help the community.

Motive 的近义词有哪些？

常见的替代说法包括 reason, intent, purpose, driving force, incentive。

Motive 的反义词是什么？

相反的意思包括 apathy, indifference。

哪些词和 Motive 搭配？

它常与 hidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/​something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motives 搭配。

使用 Motive 时常见的错误有哪些？

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

Motive 怎么发音？

US: /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/, UK: /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/。点击上方音频，听母语者的发音。

什么时候该用 Motive？

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。

Motive 是什么 CEFR 等级？

"Motive" 在 CEFR 量表上属于 C1 等级。