( ) explains why a particular form has a particular meaning.

( ) explains why a particular form has a particular meaning.
A、Reference
B、Concept
C、Sense
D、Motivation
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：Motivation accounts for the connection between the linguistic symbol and its meaning. 理据解释的是语言符号和其意义之间的关联。故选D。