Don't bother with trying to uncover motivations. Focus on answering the question as simply and straightforwardly as possible.

不要被试图揭开动机的念头打扰，集中精力回答问题尽量简单而直接。

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But again, that goes to the previous question about motivations and machinations within the House Republican conference.

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Despite 25 more years of critical accolades, Miyake continued to question his motivations.

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Some even argued that we have an obligation to look at it, because it forces us to question the motivations of ourselves and our society.

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