They are motivated by a need to achieve. [be VERB-ed]

对成功的渴望激励着他们。

The crime was not politically motivated. [be VERB-ed]

该犯罪行为没有政治动机。

I don't want to be missing out. And that motivates me to get up and do something every day. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

我不想被落下。这促使我行动起来每天做点事。

How do you motivate people to work hard and efficiently?. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

你是怎样激励大家奋发高效地工作的？

Never let it be said that the manager doesn't know how to motivate his players. [VERB noun]

绝对不要让人说这位主教练不知道如何激励他的队员。