一日一词：高考必备词汇 motivate 及其派生词
★ 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？
