motive

n.
1.means of getting a move on,moving force,induce-ment动机，动力，诱因。
△H.V.2.2.156:“Although Idid admit it as a motive /The sooner to effect what I intended.”虽然我得承认它也算是一种动机，促使我尽快实行我的打算。
2. cause,reason,occasion原因，理由，起因。
△Ham.4.7.16: “The other motive,/ Why to a public count Imight not go，”我为何不能拿他来公开审判.另外一个原因。
△Oth.4.2.41 (42):“Why do you weep?/ Am I the motive of these tears,my lord?”你为什么哭？莫非我是你落泪的原由吗，夫君？
3. incitement刺激。
△Ham.5.2.259 (245): “Whosemotive in this case should stir me most / To my re-venge，”这种刺激本来足以促使我非报仇不可。