self-pre·ser·va·tion
noun/ˌself prezəˈveɪʃn/
/ˌself prezərˈveɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the fact of protecting yourself in a dangerous or difficult situation
自我保存；自我保护 - She was held back by some sense of self-preservation.
一种自我保护意识使她没有贸然行动。
Oxford Collocations DictionarySelf-preservation is used before these nouns:- instinct
- She was held back by some sense of self-preservation.