motive

Motiv, Beweggrund

Ein Grund, der jemanden zu einer Handlung bewegt, besonders zu einer falschen oder schlechten.

In einfachem Englisch: A reason that makes someone want to do something, especially something wrong.

• What was his motive?
• The police believe revenge was the motive for the attack.
• She questioned their motives for offering help.

So benutzt man es: motive for something (The police found a motive for the crime.)

Synonyme: reason, motivation

Häufige Wendungen: ulterior motive, motive for something, question someone’s motive

Plan

Ein Plan, was man unternehmen oder wohin man gehen will, besonders abends mit Freunden.

In einfachem Englisch: A plan for what to do or where to go, especially with friends in the evening.

• What is the motive tonight?
• The motive for Saturday is a party at Sam’s.
• Our usual Friday motive is drinks after work.

Synonyme: plan

Häufige Wendungen: tonight’s motive, the motive tonight, weekend motive

antreibend

Die Kraft liefernd, die etwas in Bewegung setzt.

In einfachem Englisch: Providing the power that makes something move.

• Steam supplied the motive power.
• The motor provides the machine’s motive force.
• Electricity became the main source of motive energy in the factory.

Synonyme: driving, propulsive

Häufige Wendungen: motive power, motive force, motive energy