instinct

'instiŋkt

四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 2

n. inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
s. (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated

n. 本能, 直觉
a. 充满着的

Collins 星级

3,843

BNC 频率

4,239

使用频率

instinct 可以分为 in-（在内）和 stinct（来自拉丁语 stinctus，意为刺或推动）。可以理解为内心的推动力或本能。

例句

1. Animals rely on their instinct to survive in the wild.

动物依靠本能在野外生存。

2. She had a strong instinct that something was wrong.

她有一种强烈的直觉，感觉有什么不对。

3. Parents often trust their instinct when raising their children.

父母在抚养孩子时常常相信自己的本能。