instinct

'instiŋkt
四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 2

英文释义

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

中文翻译

n. 本能, 直觉
a. 充满着的

2
Collins 星级
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BNC 频率
4,239
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记忆技巧

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。

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