"instinct" in Chinese (Traditional)
本能直覺
Definition
Instinct 指一種不經過刻意思考或學習,就自然產生的感覺、判斷或行為方式。它既可以指動物天生的行為,也可以指人對該怎麼做的強烈直接感覺。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常見搭配有 'by instinct'、'animal instinct'、'motherly instinct' 和 'instinct for something'。它既可用於生物本能,也可表示直覺,但 'instinct' 比 'intuition' 更強調天生、自動的反應。常說 'have an instinct' 或 'follow your instincts'。
Examples
A baby bird opens its mouth by instinct.
小鳥會憑**本能**張開嘴。
My first instinct was to call my mom.
我的第一**反應**是打電話給媽媽。
Dogs have a strong instinct to protect their home.
狗有很強的保護家園的**本能**。
Trust your instincts if something feels wrong.
如果覺得不對勁,就相信你的**直覺**。
She has a great instinct for knowing when people are lying.
她對判斷別人什麼時候在說謊很有**直覺**。
By instinct, he stepped back before the glass fell.
出於**本能**,他在玻璃掉下來前往後退了一步。