provide (someone) with a motive for doing something 使(人)产生动机 he was primarily motivated by the desire for profit. 他主要是受对利益的渴望所驱使。 ■stimulate (someone's) interest in or enthusiasm for doing something 激发(某人的)积极性 it is the teacher's job to motivate the child at school. 教师的任务是激发在校孩子的积极性。 ■(S. African)request (something) and present facts and arguments in support of one's request (南非)申请 he said he would motivate funds to upgrade the food stalls. 他说他要申请资金以便提升食品摊的品级。