Definition
动力 (dònglì) refers to 'power' or 'driving force' — it can be mechanical power (engine power) or figurative motivation (inner drive). 动机 (dòngjī) means 'motive, intention' — the specific reason why someone does something. So 动力 is the force that drives action, while 动机 is the underlying purpose.
noun
(mechanical) powermotive force(fig.) motivationdriving forceimpetus
Examples
- 动力。Zhè tái fādòngjī de dòng lì hěn qiáng.The power of this engine is very strong.
- 动力。Nèixīn de dòng lì shì tā búduàn jìnbù de yuányīn.The inner motivation is the reason he keeps improving.
- 动力。Zhège zhèngcè chéngwéi jīngjì fāzhǎn de xīn dòng lì.This policy has become a new driving force for economic development.
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