motivate
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1 [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
be the reason for (sb´s action); cause (sb) to act in a particular way; inspire 作为(某人行为)的动机; 使(某人)以某方式行事
be motivated by greed, fear, love, etc 受贪欲、 恐惧、 爱等驱使.
2 [Tn, Cn.t] stimulate the interest of (sb); cause to want to do sth 激发(某人)的兴趣; 使欲做某事物
a teacher who can motivate her pupils (to work harder) 善於诱导学生(努力学习)的教师.