self-motivated
UK/'self'məutiveitid/US/self ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/
Definitions
adj.
Driven by one's own inner desire to achieve, without needing outside pressure
自我激励的，主动进取的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishself-self, own
+
motivatedroot
=self-motivated
self + motivated = 'motivated from within.' motivate = mot (move): what moves you to act. Here the push comes from yourself, not a boss or deadline — a common term in job ads.
Common Collocations
- 1.highly self-motivated极具自驱力的
- 2.self-motivated learner自主学习者
- 3.self-motivated individual主动进取的人
Example Sentences
- 1.
We're looking for a self-motivated person who works well alone.
- 2.
Self-motivated students rarely need reminders to study.