新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

motivation

英  [ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • motivations

    1[U 不可数名词] 积极性

    Motivation is an emotion that causes you to behave in a particular way.

    近义词

    inspiration , determination

    双语例句

    例:

    His poor performance may be attributed to lack of motivation rather than to reading difficulties.

    他糟糕的成绩可能要归因于缺乏积极性而不是阅读上的困难。

    2[U 不可数名词] 激起行动

    Motivation is the act of making someone feel determined to achieve something.

    近义词

    inspiration

    双语例句

    例:

    Given parental motivation, we are optimistic about the ability of people to change.

    有了父母的激励,我们对于人做出改变的能力感到乐观。

    3[C 可数名词] 动力

    Your motivation for doing something is what causes you to want to do it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Money is my motivation.

    金钱就是我的动力。