motivation
UK/məʊtɪ'veɪʃ(ə)n/US/.mәuti'veiʃәn/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The desire or willingness to do something; drive.
动力；积极性。
n.
The reason behind a particular action.
动机；理由。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmotivatemove
+
-ionact, process, state
=motivation
motivate + -ion (act/state) = 'the state of being moved to act.' Motivation is the inner drive that keeps you moving toward a goal — the noun form of the same 'inner moving force' as motive and motivate.
Common Collocations
- 1.lack of motivation缺乏动力
- 2.intrinsic motivation内在动力
- 3.lose motivation失去动力
- 4.provide motivation提供动力
Example Sentences
- 1.
He lost all motivation to study after failing the exam.
- 2.
Understanding the team's motivation is key to leading them.