extrinsic

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GRE

a. not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside

a. 外在的, 外来的, 非国有的, 外表的
[医] 外部的, 体外的

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BNC 频率

16,022

使用频率

extrinsic 由前缀 ex-（表示“外部”或“外面”）和词根 trinsic（与“内在”有关）组成，整体意思是“外部的、外在的”。

例句

1. Extrinsic motivation can be a powerful force in achieving your goals.

外在动机可以成为实现目标的一种强大力量。

2. The rewards for good performance are often extrinsic, such as money or praise.

良好表现的奖励通常是外在的，比如金钱或赞美。

3. Some people are more driven by extrinsic factors than by their own personal interests.

有些人更受外在因素的驱动，而不是他们个人的兴趣。