motive

美音：['moʊtɪv] 英音：['məʊtɪv]

简单释义：

n.动机；目的；原因

adj.发动的；导致运动的

v.同“motivate”；成为(艺术作品的)主题

网络动因；作案动机

变形：

复数：motives 过去分词：motived 现在分词：motiving

完整释义：

1.动机,动因;主旨;目的
2.动机,用意,目的,宗旨
3.原(动力)
4.(艺术作品的)主题;题材
5.策源地

adj.

1.引起运动的,发动的,运动的;成为(行动的)动机的
2.原动的
3.不固定的

1.成为(艺术作品的)主题

例句：

Greed is often believed to be the motive, though the Gospel of Luke suggests that Judas was possessed by some devil.
人们通常将贪婪作为犹大此举的动机，但路加福音却暗示其是被魔鬼附身。
I am a player of this great squad, and my family and I are happy here in Milan. There is no motive for me to want to leave.
我现在是这支强大阵容中的一员，我的家人和我本人都很满意在米兰的生活，现在还没有任何理由让我想要离开。
An example would be the time you're helping your mother out with the dishes. Your motive would be for her to do less and make her happy.
比如你在帮你妈妈刷碗，你的动机是减轻她的家务活使她开心。
So when I tell you about a pair of earrings that would go perfectly with that sweater, I might have an ulterior motive.
所以如果我对你说那副耳环非常搭配你的那件毛衣，我其实是别有用心的。
To obtain a diploma and degree is not at all the only motive that drives them to pursue their postgraduate studies.
获取文凭和学历并不是她们读研的唯一动机。
The question of the motive forces of history is one of basic questions in historic viewpoint of philosophy.
历史动力问题，是哲学历史观的基本问题之一。
As for the independent director, maintenance of his reputation is an important motive to prompt him to perform his duty.
对独立董事来说，保持自身的声誉是促使他履行职责的重要动机之一。
The management concept of the company: The constantly promoting demand of customer is the motive force that we advance.
本公司经营理念：客户不断提升的需求是我们前进的源动力。

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