动机 (dòng jī): motive, motivation

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HSK 6noun

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(of sth) to move

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The police believe his motive for stealing was to raise money to treat his sick mother.

Her motive for resigning was not the low salary, but the desire to pursue a career she truly loves.

In court, the lawyer tried to prove that the defendant had no motive for murder, because he did not know the victim at all.

His motive for helping the stranger was pure—simply out of kindness—and he did not expect anything in return.

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