动机

motive, motivation

noun Uncommon #9,415
motive, motivation The reason or intention behind an action, especially in discussions of crime.
CH: 警方还不知道他的动机。
EN: The police still don't know his motive.

您最主要的动机是什么

What is your primary motivation?

— 触不可及 (2011)

我会提供动机的

I will provide the motivation.

— 蝴蝶梦 (1940)

汤玛斯加里多有合理的犯罪动机

Thomas Garrido has a plausible motive for the crime.

— 看不见的客人 (2017)

动机:取悦优秀男性

Motivation: to please high-achieving men.

— 天使爱美丽 (2001)

怎么没有犯罪动机啊?

How can there be no motive for the crime?

— 追击者 (2008)

动机呢?

What about the motive?

— 好人寥寥 (1992)

我没有任何不纯动机我只想和你一起开心地野餐

I don’t have any ulterior motives—I just want to enjoy a picnic with you.

— 白丝带 (2009)

没有动机

No motive.

— 好人寥寥 (1992)

我个人单独问你你的动机是什么?

I’m asking you personally: what’s your motivation?

— 母亲 (2009)

没看出什么特殊的动机来

I didn't see any particular motive.

— 追击者 (2008)

那儿将是你找到动机的地方

That’s where you’ll find motivation.

— 蝴蝶梦 (1940)

我说这动机是好的

I said the intention was good.

— 阳光灿烂的日子 (1994)

没有真正的动机或欲望

There is no genuine motivation or desire.

— 瞬息全宇宙 (2022)

你是毫无动机…就把她杀了对吗?

You killed her for no reason… didn’t you?

— 母亲 (2009)