"motive" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈmoʊtɪv/

MOH-tiv

UK

/mˈəʊtɪv/

MOH-tiv

释义

A motive is the reason why someone does something, especially the hidden or real reason behind an action. It is often used when talking about crime, decisions, or behavior.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈmoʊtɪv/

英式英语

/mˈəʊtɪv/

简化发音

美式

MOH-tiv

英式

MOH-tiv

语境中听

The police could not find a clear motive for the attack.

Money was his main motive for lying.

She asked him what his motive was.

I’m not saying she did it, but her motive looks pretty obvious.