动机 — meaning in English
dòng jī
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English meaning
- incentive noun Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.
- motif noun A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
- motivation noun The desire, drive, or reason behind a person's actions.
Senses
动机 is used for these senses in English:
- incentive Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
- motif A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.
- motivation Willingness of action especially in behavior.
motif — full definition
- noun A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
- noun A repeated decorative shape or pattern used in design.