新东方高考1246高频核心词汇（一日一词高考必备词汇）

★ motivate

v.使有动力;激发;激励

（2015江苏）

Researchers have identified several factors that motivate people to get involved in voluntary work.

研究者已经发现激励人们参与志愿者工作的一些因素。

（2016江苏）

While some people are motivated by a need for success, others are motivated by a fear of failure

有些人的动力源于对成功的渴望，而另一些人则源于害怕失败。

★ motivated adj.积极的;主动的:

2011湖南卷

After every run I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep progressing.

每次跑步后，我都感到更健康、更快乐、更有动力继续前进。

★ motivation

① n. 积极性;动力 the enthusiasm for doing sth

These methods can help improve students’ motivation and interest.

这些方法能帮助增强学生的积极性和兴趣。

② [C]动机;诱因 the need or reason for doing sth.

Escape can be a strong motivation for travel.

逃避现实可以成为旅游的一种强烈动机。

(2014湖北)

Her motivation for writing was a desire for women to get the right to higher education.

她写作的动机是希望女性获得接受高等教育的权利。

However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?

然而，如果在这个过程中他人受益，而我本人也得到了一些回报，那么我的动机是什么还重要吗？