motive
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/ˈməʊtɪv/
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/ˈməʊtɪv/
noun
C1
the reason why someone does something
The police are trying to find the motive for the crime.
警察は犯罪の動機を探しています。
adjective
R
causing movement or action
The motive force of the engine drives the wheels.
エンジンの動力が車輪を駆動します。
translation
動機
駆動の
語形変化
Plural
motives