instinctive

英 [ɪn'stɪŋ(k)tɪv] 美 [ɪn'stɪŋktɪv]
  • adj. 本能的;直觉的;天生的

中文词源


instinctive 本能的,天性的

来自instinct,本能,天性。

英文词源


instinctive (adj.)
1610s (implied in instinctively), from Latin instinct-, past participle stem of instinguere (see instinct) + -ive. Related: Instinctiveness.

双语例句


1. Our instinctive reaction when someone causes us pain is to strike back.
当被别人弄疼时我们本能的反应是反击。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Ms Senatorova showed an instinctive feel for market economics.
谢纳托罗娃女士对市场经济学有一种天生的敏感。

来自柯林斯例句

3. It's an absolutely instinctive reaction—if a child falls you pick it up.
这完全是本能的反应——如果一个孩子摔倒了你会把他扶起来。

来自柯林斯例句

4. She's an instinctive player.
她是个天生的运动员。

来自《权威词典》

5. He tried to conceal his instinctive revulsion at the idea.
他试图饰盖自己对这一想法本能的厌恶.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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