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extrinsic

UK //ɪkˈstrɪnsɪk//US //ɪkˈstrɪnsɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'extrinsecus',意为 'from the outside'(来自外部),由 'extra'(外部)和 'secus'(跟随)组成。

adjective

❶ 指事物本身之外的、外在的或非本质的,通常用来描述来自外部而非内部的因素或影响。

“The extrinsic factors affecting the plant's growth include sunlight and temperature.”

(影响植物生长的外在因素包括阳光和温度。)

“Her motivation was extrinsic, driven by rewards rather than personal interest.”

(她的动机是外在的,由奖励驱动而非个人兴趣。)

同义词:external, outer, outside, superficial

常见短语

extrinsic motivation — 指由外部奖励或压力驱动的动机,与内在兴趣或满足感无关。

“Students driven by extrinsic motivation may lose interest once rewards stop.”

(由外在动机驱动的学生一旦奖励停止可能会失去兴趣。)