| 释义 |
in·stinct¹ /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
n.
1. 本能；天性
the instinct for survival 求生的本能
Birds build their nests by instinct. 鸟筑巢出于本能。
act on (或 from, out of) instinct 凭本能行动
Man is controlled by his instincts as well as by reason. 人不仅受理智的支配，而且也受种种本能的支配。
the maternal instinct 母性
2. 直觉
Your instinct is correct. 你的直觉是正确的。
trust one's instincts 相信自己的直觉
She knew by instinct that he wouldn't come back. 她凭直觉知道他不会回来了。
3. 天资，天分，天赋的才能
He has an instinct for art. 他有艺术天才。
4. 冲动，反应
My first instinct was to resign. 我的第一个反应是想辞职。
[< L īnstinctus roused < īnstinguere to incite < IN-¹ +? sting- urge] |