Motif和motive和有什么不一样?

母语人士的回答
Rebecca
首先, motive是指导致采取行动的原因,即动机。另一方面, motif的不同之处在于,它指的是设计方面的任何图案或艺术理念。当然,根据情况,也有将motive表达为motif的情况。示例: The monologue's motif was about truth and honesty. = The monologue's motive was about truth and honesty. (这段独白的主题是真实和诚实。) => 不太常见 示例: I didn't have a motive to join the team. I just thought it would be fun. (我没有加入这个团队的具体动机。只是看起来很有趣。) 示例: Did they find out the motive for the murder? (谋杀的动机是什么?)