motivate

• 表示给予某人做某事的理由或动力，或激发其兴趣与热情的动词。

A verb used to express the act of providing someone with a reason or incentive to do something, or to stimulate interest or enthusiasm.

1. Inspire or encourageB1formal

   To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.

   激励

   • The teacher motivated her students to study harder.
   • His speech motivated the team to achieve their goals.
   • A good leader knows how to motivate people.

   同义词driveencouragegalvanizeimpelinspirepromptpropelspurstimulate

   反义词deterdiscouragedissuade

2. Drive or stimulateB2formal

   To cause someone to act in a particular way, often by appealing to their desires or needs.

   激励

   • Financial rewards can motivate employees to perform better.
   • Her passion for art motivated her to pursue a career in design.
   • The desire for success motivated him to work long hours.

   同义词activatedriveencourageimpelinspirepromptprovokespurstimulateurge

   反义词deterdiscouragedisheartendissuade