n.动机，原因，目的
adj.发动的，导致运动的
v.同“motivate”；成为(艺术作品的)主题

原形：motive复数：motives

Lazy was his motive for stealing.
懒惰是他盗窃的动机。
Mary must have some motive for being so nice to me.
玛丽对我这么好，一定有什么目的。
What is his motive?
他的目的是什么？
His motive for committing the crime remains unclear.
他犯罪的动机仍然不明。
She had a strong motive to seek revenge against her former boss.
她有强烈的动机要向前老板复仇。
The detective was determined to uncover the suspect's hidden motives.
侦探决心揭露嫌疑人的隐藏动机。
Her primary motive for joining the company was the opportunity for professional growth.
她加入公司的主要动机是为了职业发展。
The motive behind the sabotage was thought to be financial gain.
破坏的动机被认为是财务利益。
The actor's performance revealed a complex mix of emotions and motives.
演员的表演揭示了一种复杂的情感和动机混合。
A lack of money was his stated motive for committing the theft.
他说盗窃的动机是缺钱。
The motive for her sudden resignation was never publicly disclosed.
她突然辞职的原因从未公开。
The murderer's motive was to eliminate a witness to their crime.
凶手的动机是消除目击证人。
Exploring human motives is a central theme in many psychological thrillers.
探索人类动机是许多心理惊悚小说的核心主题。