Involuntarily Meaning in English
word · lemma: involuntary
释义
If you do something involuntarily, you do it without choosing to or without being able to control it.
用法与细微差别
'Involuntarily' is a formal adverb used in medical, legal, or emotional contexts. It often describes physical reactions ('involuntarily laughed'), or actions done without conscious control. Avoid using it when you mean 'accidentally' or 'unintentionally'—'involuntarily' emphasizes lack of control.
例句
She involuntarily smiled when she saw her old friend.
basic
His leg moved involuntarily during the doctor's test.
basic
Tears fell involuntarily from her eyes.
basic
He started laughing involuntarily during the serious meeting.
natural
You may blink involuntarily when something gets close to your eyes.
natural
She involuntarily clenched her fists when she heard the bad news.
natural