motivate
verb- [often passive]
to be the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way 成为…的动机；是…的原因 - motivate somebody (to do something)
What motivates people to carry out such attacks? 是什么原因致使人们进行这样的攻击？ - be motivated by something
He is motivated entirely by self-interest. 他做事完全出于私利。
Extra ExamplesHe was motivated to join the union because he objected to the new contract. 他被激励加入工会，因为他反对新合同。 We created the conditions whereby the child is motivated to speak. 我们创造了激励孩子说话的条件。
- motivate somebody (to do something)
to make somebody want to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort 推动…甘愿苦干；激励；激发 - motivate somebody
She's very good at motivating her students. 她非常擅长激励她的学生。 His greatest quality is the way he motivates his team. 他最大的优点是他激励团队的方式。 - motivate somebody to do something
The plan is designed to motivate employees to work more efficiently. 这个计划旨在促使员工更加卓有成效地工作。
- motivate somebody
- motivate something (South African English, formal)
to give reasons for something that you have stated （就所说的话）给出理由；说明…的原因