instinct
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR Instinct is the natural tendency that a person or animal has to behave or react in a particular way. 本能
I didn't have as strong a maternal instinct as some other mothers. 我不像其他一些母亲那样有那么强烈的母性本能。
2. N-COUNT If you have an instinct for something, you are naturally good at it or able to do it. 天分
He seems to have an instinct for smart advertising and marketing. 他好像在广告和营销方面有天分。
3. N-VAR If it is your instinct to do something, you feel that it is right to do it. 本能的反应
I should've gone with my first instinct, which was not to do the interview. 我应该凭我的本能反应行事,那就是,不去面试。
4. N-VAR Instinct is a feeling, rather than an opinion or idea based on facts, that something is the case. 直觉
There is scientific evidence to support our instinct that being surrounded by plants is good for health. 有科学证据表明我们的直觉是正确的,即被植物环绕着有益健康。
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instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ (instincts)
剑桥词典
- the way people or animals naturally react or behave , without having to think or learn about it
本能,直觉
All his instincts told him to stay near the car and wait for help . 他的直觉告诉他要呆在车旁、等待救援。
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] Her first instinct was to run . 她的第一反应是逃跑。
It is instinct that tells the birds when to begin their migration. 是本能让鸟类知道何时开始迁徙。
figurative Bob seems to have an instinct for (= is naturally good at) knowing which products will sell . 鲍勃好像能凭直觉知道哪些产品有销路。 返回 instinct