instinct

名詞

1. 1

   本能、天性

   Birds build nests by instinct, not by learning from others.

   鳥築巢靠的是本能，而不是向其他鳥學習。

2. 2

   直覺、第六感

   My instinct told me something was wrong with the deal.

   我的直覺告訴我這筆交易哪裡不對勁。

3. 3

   天賦、本領

   She has a good instinct for spotting talented young players.

   她很有慧眼，擅長發掘有天分的年輕選手。

4. 4

   衝動、本能反應

   His first instinct was to run, but he stayed put.

   他的第一反應是拔腿就跑，但還是待在原地。