| 单词 | motive |
| 释义 | motive —motive /ˈməʊ.tɪv/ aep /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/ adjective [before noun] SPECIALIZED ► F0 (of power or force) causing movement or actionThesaurus+: ↑General words for movementnoun [C] ► B2 a reason for doing something: » Why would she have killed him? She has no motive.» Does he have a motive for lying about where he was?» What is the motive behind (= the reason for) the bombing?» I think you should examine/question their motives in offering to lend you the money.» She denies that she has an ulterior (= secret) motive for making the donation.Thesaurus+: ↑Motives and reasons• • • Extra Examples:» He gives a lot of money to charity, but self-aggrandizement is his motive.» The motive for this shocking attack seems to be racial hatred.» Detectives have been unable to assign a motive for the murder.» He claims he just wants to help Lisa but I suspect he has an ulterior motive. |
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