N-COUNT (行动的)动机，缘由 Your motive for doing something is your reason for doing it. (行动的)动机，缘由
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Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing. [+ for]
警方已排除因抢劫而杀人的可能。
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...the motives and objectives of British foreign policy.
英国外交政策的动机和目标
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The doctor's motive was to bring an end to his patient's suffering.
医生的初衷是终止患者的痛苦。
SYN reason, motivation, cause, ground(s)
| Word Partnership | Use motive with: |
| PREP. | motive behind something, motive for something |
| ADJ. | possible motive, primary motive, ulterior motive |
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