plural motives
plural motives
Learner's definition of MOTIVE
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: a reason for doing something动机；缘由 -
Their motive in running away was to avoid being punished.他们逃跑的原因是想躲避惩罚。
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I think he's guilty of the crime. He had the motive, the means, and the opportunity.我认为他是有罪的。他具备了作案动机、手段和机会。
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She denied that her offer to help was based on selfish motives.她否认主动提出帮助是出于利己动机。
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hidden/ulterior motives暗藏/不可告人的动机
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making decisions based on the profit motive [=the desire to make a profit]以谋利为目的做决策
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often + for — motiveless
/ˈmoʊtɪvləs/ adjective 2 motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ adjective
2 motive
/ˈmoʊtɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of MOTIVE
always used before a noun technical
: of, relating to, or causing motion运动的；产生运动的