英语词汇“motive”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

in the sense of incitement

an incitement to rioting

Synonyms

provocation,

prompting,

encouragement,

spur,

motive,

motivation,

impulse,

stimulus,

impetus,

agitation,

inducement,

goad,

instigation,

clarion call

in the sense of inducement

Definition

something that encourages someone to do something

They offer every inducement to encourage investment.

Synonyms

incentive,

motive,

cause,

influence,

reward,

come-on (informal),

spur,

consideration,

attraction,

lure,

bait,

carrot (informal),

encouragement,

impulse,

stimulus,

incitement,

clarion call

in the sense of inspiration

Definition

a person or thing that causes this state

She was very impressive and a great inspiration to all.

Synonyms

motivation,

example,

influence,

model,

boost,

spur,

incentive,

revelation,

encouragement,

stimulus,

catalyst,

stimulation,

inducement,

incitement,

instigation,

afflatus,

inspo (slang)

in the sense of intention

Definition

something intended

She announced her intention of standing for parliament.

Synonyms

aim,

plan,

idea,

goal,

end,

design,

target,

wish,

scheme,

purpose,

desire,

object,

objective,

determination,

intent,

end in view

in the sense of mainspring

Definition

the chief cause or motive of something

Music has always been the mainspring of my life.

Synonyms

cause,

inspiration,

motivation,

source,

origin,

incentive,

motive,

impulse,

driving force,

prime mover

in the sense of motivation

Money is my motivation.

Synonyms

incentive,

inspiration,

motive,

stimulus,

reason,

spur,

impulse,

persuasion,

inducement,

incitement,

instigation,

carrot and stick

in the sense of object

Definition

an aim or purpose

The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.

Synonyms

purpose,

aim,

end,

point,

plan,

idea,

reason,

goal,

design,

target,

principle,

function,

intention,

objective,

intent,

motive,

end in view,

end purpose,

the why and wherefore

in the sense of purpose

Definition

the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists

The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for charity.

Synonyms

reason,

point,

idea,

goal,

grounds,

design,

aim,

basis,

principle,

function,

object,

intention,

objective,

motive,

motivation,

justification,

impetus,

the why and wherefore

in the sense of rationale

Definition

the reason for an action or belief

the rationale for punishment

Synonyms

reason,

grounds,

theory,

principle,

philosophy,

logic,

motivation,

exposition,

raison d'être

in the sense of spur

Definition

an incentive to get something done

Redundancy is the spur for many to embark on new careers.

Synonyms

stimulus,

incentive,

impetus,

motive,

impulse,

inducement,

incitement,

kick up the backside (informal)

单词	motive
释义	Trends of motive View usage for: motive (moʊtɪv) Word forms: plural motives countable noun Your motive for doing something is your reason for doing it. Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing. [+ for] ...the motives and objectives of British foreign policy. The doctor's motive was to bring an end to his patient's suffering. Synonyms: reason, motivation, cause, ground(s) More Synonyms of motive More Synonyms of motive motive in British English (ˈməʊtɪv) noun 1. the reason for a certain course of action, whether conscious or unconscious 2. a variant of motif (sense 2) adjective 3. of or causing motion or action a motive force 4. of or acting as a motive; motivating verb (transitive) 5. to motivate Derived forms motiveless (ˈmotiveless) adjective motivelessly (ˈmotivelessly) adverb motivelessness (ˈmotivelessness) noun Word origin C14: from Old French motif, from Late Latin mōtīvus (adj) moving, from Latin mōtus, past participle of movēre to move motive in American English (ˈmoʊtɪv) noun 1. some inner drive, impulse, intention, etc. that causes a person to do something or act in a certain way; incentive; goal 2. motif (sense 1) adjective 3. of, causing, or tending to cause motion 4. Rare of, or having the nature of, a motive or motives verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmotived or ˈmotiving 5. to supply a motive for; motivate SIMILAR WORDS: cause Derived forms motiveless (ˈmotiveless) adjective Word origin ME motif < OFr motif (adj.) < ML motivus, moving < L motus, pp. of movere, to move -motive in American English (ˈmoʊtɪv) moving, of motion automotive Word origin < ( motive adjective) Examples of 'motive' in a sentence motive Police sources said that the attack was driven by domestic political motives. Times, Sunday Times (2017) But she also had political motives for dismissing volunteers. Smithsonian Mag (2017) Detectives said they suspect a commercial motive for the murder. Times, Sunday Times (2016) If the person you are meeting is strongly against the idea, question their motives. The Sun (2016) A suspect was detained but there was no information about a possible motive. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Police have remained tight-lipped about a possible motive for his murder and refused to say if anything was stolen. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Their true motive is to overturn the biggest democratic vote in UK history. The Sun (2016) The incentive crowded out the real motive. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The apparent motive was the murder of a police sergeant as he was leaving a bank. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We must take maximum advantage of the enormous motive forces inherent in the socialist system. Kishlansky, Mark A. (editor) Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization, Volume 1: From the Beginningto 1715 (1995) Whether there is such a thing as a profit motive at all is highly doubtful. Peter F. Drucker THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001) The assailant declared that his motive had been political. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The group continued by questioning the motives of the union president. A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions We do not understand the motive for this crime. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Police do not think robbery was a motive. The Sun (2012) We will be looking at all possible motives for this killing. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Your ability to read minds and true motives will keep you ahead in all you do. The Sun (2012) But the rest of the wives are suspicious of their real motives for getting away. The Sun (2014) More than one had a motive for murder. The Sun (2006) Here the motive force behind the whole design is fear. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The profit motive makes theatre become pedestrian. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It is hard not to see a straightforwardly political motive for this exemption. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He questioned the motives for the original policy. Times, Sunday Times (2012) She felt so free from ulterior motives that she took up his charge with a touch of resentment. Edith Wharton The House of Mirth (1905) He cannot afford to draw the unwanted attention of gossip columnists unless he has some ulterior motive for doing so. Turner, Janine Behind Closed Doors - advice for families with violence in the home (1988) It expects very little from fellow human beings and always sees the actions and motives of others through a prism of mistrust. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In other languages motive British English: motive /ˈməʊtɪv/ NOUN Your motive for doing something is your reason for doing it. What motive could he have for lying? American English: motive Arabic: حَافِزٌ Brazilian Portuguese: motivo Chinese: 动机 Croatian: motiv Czech: motiv Danish: motiv Dutch: motief European Spanish: motivo Finnish: motiivi French: mobile raison German: Motiv Greek: κίνητρο Italian: motivo Japanese: 動機 Korean: 동기 장려금 Norwegian: motiv Polish: motyw European Portuguese: motivo Romanian: motiv Russian: мотив побуждение Latin American Spanish: motivo Swedish: motiv Thai: เหตุจูงใจ Turkish: sebep Ukrainian: мотив Vietnamese: động cơ Chinese translation of 'motive' motive (ˈməutɪv) n (c) (= reason) 动(動)机(機) (dòngjī) adj [power, force] 产(產)生运(運)动(動)的 (chǎnshēng yùndòng de) (noun) in the sense of reason Definition the reason, whether conscious or unconscious, for a certain course of action Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing. Synonyms reason There is a reason for every important thing that happens. motivation Money is my motivation. cause There is obvious cause for concern. ground(s) design Is there some design in having him here? influence purpose The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for charity. object The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity. intention She announced her intention of standing for parliament. spur Redundancy is the spur for many to embark on new careers. incentive There is little incentive to adopt such measures. inspiration She was very impressive and a great inspiration to all. stimulus Falling interest rates could be a stimulus to the economy. rationale the rationale for punishment inducement They offer every inducement to encourage investment. incitement an incitement to rioting mainspring Music has always been the mainspring of my life. the why and wherefore (adjective) in the sense of moving Definition of or causing motion the motive power behind a boxer's punches Synonyms moving She has been a moving force in the world of art criticism. driving motivating operative activating impelling Additional synonyms in the sense of cause Definition grounds for action There is obvious cause for concern. Synonyms reason, call, need, grounds, basis, incentive, motive, motivation, justification, inducement in the sense of design Definition an intention Is there some design in having him here? Synonyms intention, end, point, aim, plan, goal, dream, target, wish, purpose, desire, object, objective, ambition, intent in the sense of incentive Definition something that encourages effort or action There is little incentive to adopt such measures. Synonyms inducement, motive, encouragement, urge, come-on (informal), spur, lure, bait, motivation, carrot (informal), impulse, stimulus, impetus, stimulant, goad, incitement, enticement Synonyms of 'motive' motive Explore 'motive' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of incitement an incitement to rioting Synonyms provocation, prompting, encouragement, spur, motive, motivation, impulse, stimulus, impetus, agitation, inducement, goad, instigation, clarion call in the sense of inducement Definition something that encourages someone to do something They offer every inducement to encourage investment. Synonyms incentive, motive, cause, influence, reward, come-on (informal), spur, consideration, attraction, lure, bait, carrot (informal), encouragement, impulse, stimulus, incitement, clarion call in the sense of inspiration Definition a person or thing that causes this state She was very impressive and a great inspiration to all. Synonyms motivation, example, influence, model, boost, spur, incentive, revelation, encouragement, stimulus, catalyst, stimulation, inducement, incitement, instigation, afflatus, inspo (slang) in the sense of intention Definition something intended She announced her intention of standing for parliament. Synonyms aim, plan, idea, goal, end, design, target, wish, scheme, purpose, desire, object, objective, determination, intent, end in view in the sense of mainspring Definition the chief cause or motive of something Music has always been the mainspring of my life. Synonyms cause, inspiration, motivation, source, origin, incentive, motive, impulse, driving force, prime mover in the sense of motivation Money is my motivation. Synonyms incentive, inspiration, motive, stimulus, reason, spur, impulse, persuasion, inducement, incitement, instigation, carrot and stick in the sense of object Definition an aim or purpose The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity. Synonyms purpose, aim, end, point, plan, idea, reason, goal, design, target, principle, function, intention, objective, intent, motive, end in view, end purpose, the why and wherefore in the sense of purpose Definition the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for charity. Synonyms reason, point, idea, goal, grounds, design, aim, basis, principle, function, object, intention, objective, motive, motivation, justification, impetus, the why and wherefore in the sense of rationale Definition the reason for an action or belief the rationale for punishment Synonyms reason, grounds, theory, principle, philosophy, logic, motivation, exposition, raison d'être in the sense of spur Definition an incentive to get something done Redundancy is the spur for many to embark on new careers. Synonyms stimulus, incentive, impetus, motive, impulse, inducement, incitement, kick up the backside (informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of stimulus Definition something that acts as an incentive to (someone) Falling interest rates could be a stimulus to the economy. Synonyms incentive, spur, encouragement, impetus, provocation, inducement, goad, incitement, fillip, shot in the arm (informal), clarion call, geeing-up
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