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instinct n.本能 Animals and humans learn a lot of things from other animals and humans. But if there isn't any learning involved, then the behavior is an instinct. Instincts come naturally, like a baby's desire to feed. Some behaviors are a combination of instinct and learned behavior, like language. Others happen without any teaching at all, like the instinct to run when you see a big, hungry looking bear. When you see the word instinct, think natural response. ★★☆☆☆ 2014.1

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[in'stikt] An instinct is something you don't need to learn — it happens naturally, without you even thinking about it. Babies cry by instinct, and ducks follow their mother by instinct. Your first instinct is to fall into dependency —permanent dependency if you can get it — supported by a state only too ready to indulge your falsehood. 1[N-VAR 可变名词]本能；天性 Instinct is the natural tendency that a person or animal has to behave or react in a particular way. I didn't have as strong a maternal instinct as some other mothers...我不像别的母亲那样有那么强烈的母性本能。The basis for training relies on the dog's natural instinct to hunt and retrieve...训练是基于狗搜寻和衔回的天生本能。He always knew what time it was, as if by instinct.他总能知道几点了，仿佛是出于本能。2[N-COUNT 可数名词]天分；天资；天赋的才能 If you have an instinct for something, you are naturally good at it or able to do it.   [oft N for n/-ing]Farmers are increasingly losing touch with their instinct for managing the land...农民正在逐渐丢失经营土地的本领。Irene is so incredibly musical and has a natural instinct to perform.艾琳有着极高的音乐天分和天生的表演才能。3[N-VAR 可变名词]本能反应；心里的话 If it is your instinct to do something, you feel that it is right to do it.   [usu with poss]I should've gone with my first instinct, which was not to do the interview...我本该听从自己的第一反应，不接受这次采访的。She hadn't followed her instinct and because of this Frank was dead.她没有听从自己心里的话，弗兰克因此死了。4[N-VAR 可变名词]直觉 Instinct is a feeling that you have that something is the case, rather than an opinion or idea based on facts.   [oft N that]There is scientific evidence to support our instinct that being surrounded by plants is good for health...我们觉得周围植物环绕会有益健康，这种直觉有科学证据支持。He seems so honest and genuine and my every instinct says he's not.他看起来这么老实诚恳，但我的全部直觉告诉我他一点都不。

英语单词	instinct
英美音标	[in'stikt]
中文释义	n.本能
vocab简明	An instinct is something you don't need to learn — it happens naturally, without you even thinking about it. Babies cry by instinct, and ducks follow their mother by instinct.
vocab扩展	Animals and humans learn a lot of things from other animals and humans. But if there isn't any learning involved, then the behavior is an instinct. Instincts come naturally, like a baby's desire to feed. Some behaviors are a combination of instinct and learned behavior, like language. Others happen without any teaching at all, like the instinct to run when you see a big, hungry looking bear. When you see the word instinct, think natural response.
真题原句	Your first instinct is to fall into dependency —permanent dependency if you can get it — supported by a state only too ready to indulge your falsehood.
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [N-VAR 可变名词]本能；天性 Instinct is the natural tendency that a person or animal has to behave or react in a particular way. I didn't have as strong a maternal instinct as some other mothers... 我不像别的母亲那样有那么强烈的母性本能。 The basis for training relies on the dog's natural instinct to hunt and retrieve... 训练是基于狗搜寻和衔回的天生本能。 He always knew what time it was, as if by instinct. 他总能知道几点了，仿佛是出于本能。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]天分；天资；天赋的才能 If you have an instinct for something, you are naturally good at it or able to do it. [oft N for n/-ing] Farmers are increasingly losing touch with their instinct for managing the land... 农民正在逐渐丢失经营土地的本领。 Irene is so incredibly musical and has a natural instinct to perform. 艾琳有着极高的音乐天分和天生的表演才能。 3 [N-VAR 可变名词]本能反应；心里的话 If it is your instinct to do something, you feel that it is right to do it. [usu with poss] I should've gone with my first instinct, which was not to do the interview... 我本该听从自己的第一反应，不接受这次采访的。 She hadn't followed her instinct and because of this Frank was dead. 她没有听从自己心里的话，弗兰克因此死了。 4 [N-VAR 可变名词]直觉 Instinct is a feeling that you have that something is the case, rather than an opinion or idea based on facts. [oft N that] There is scientific evidence to support our instinct that being surrounded by plants is good for health... 我们觉得周围植物环绕会有益健康，这种直觉有科学证据支持。 He seems so honest and genuine and my every instinct says he's not. 他看起来这么老实诚恳，但我的全部直觉告诉我他一点都不。
来源	2014.1

Instinct Natural N Var 可变名词 Learn Naturally Animals Dependency