motivate
verb
UK/ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
US/ˈmoʊ.t̬ə.veɪt/
Definitions of motivate verb
- C1Transitive(及物动词)Usually passive(通常被动)
To cause someone to have the desire or willingness to do something; to incite a particular behavior.
使产生动机；激发
Like many individuals, his actions are driven by avarice.
像许多人一样，他的行为是由贪婪驱使的。
Her actions are entirely driven by a genuine desire to be of assistance to others.
她的行为完全是由于真心想要帮助他人的动机。
The challenge motivated him to pursue excellence.
这个挑战激励他追求卓越。
- C1Transitive(及物动词)
To inspire someone to perform well or achieve a goal; to stimulate enthusiasm or interest in something.
激励；促使
The coach's goal is to motivate his athletes to perform at their best.
教练的目标是激励他的运动员发挥出最佳水平。
A good leader can motivate team members to be more creative.
一位好的领导者能激励团队成员更具创造力。
Her speech motivated the audience to pursue their dreams.
她的演讲激励了观众去追求他们的梦想。