a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious
(尤指隐藏的)动机,缘由
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a motive for his murder .谋杀他的动机。
a motif in art, literature, or musi
(文艺作品、音乐的)艺术思想,主题。
producing physical or mechanical motion
引起运动的
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the charge of gas is the motive force for every piston stroke .气体的冲击是每一活塞冲程的动力。
causing or being the reason for something
引发的,动因的;驱动的
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the motive principle of a writer's work .作家作品的动因创作原则。
"late Middle English: from Old French