"by force of habit" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 习惯使然

Definition

如果你因为习惯而做某事，就是指你下意识地做，因为你已经习惯了。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于描述由于长期习惯而下意识完成的动作。语气较正式，常用于正式或书面场合。表达类似“下意识地做某事”。

Examples

Every morning I make coffee by force of habit.

我每天早上都会**习惯使然**地煮咖啡。

He locked the door by force of habit when he left.

他离开时**习惯使然**地锁了门。

She said goodbye to everyone by force of habit.

她**习惯使然**地和大家道别。

I grabbed my coat on the way out, by force of habit, even though it was warm.

我出门时顺手拿了外套，**习惯使然**，虽然天很热。

He turned off the lights when leaving the room, by force of habit, not realizing I was still inside.

他离开房间时**习惯使然**地关了灯，没注意我还在里面。

I keep checking my phone by force of habit, even when I know I shouldn’t.

我总是**习惯使然**地看手机，即使我知道不该看。