motivate
翻譯
激勵, 驅使, 給予動機
例句
His speech motivated the team.
他的演講激勵了團隊。
What motivates people to work hard?
是什麼激勵人們努力工作?
文法模式
((sb.)) 激勵(某人) His success motivated his friends.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) 激勵(某人)做(某事) She motivated him to apply for the job.
近義詞
同義詞: inspire, encourage, drive; 反義詞: demotivate, discourage
詞源
由「motive」(動機)和動詞後綴「-ate」組成。「Motive」來自拉丁語「motivus」(移動的)。
記憶技巧
「Motivate」裡含有「motive」(動機)——它的意思就是給某人做某事的理由或動機。