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Knee Jerk Reaction Call Adj.未经思考做出的 Subtle Argument Set Circumstances

英语单词 knee-jerk
中文释义 adj.未经思考做出的
真题原句 This ,however, would be a knee-jerk reaction to a subtle argument. Each set of circumstances, however bad, offers a unique opportunity for growth.
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[ADJ 形容词]未经思考作出的;依靠本能作出的 If you call someone's response to a question or situation a knee-jerk reaction, you mean that they react in a very predictable way, without thinking.
  [ADJ n]
  [disapproval]
  • The knee-jerk reaction to this is to call for proper security in all hospitals.

    对此类状况的第一反应会是要求所有医院都采取适当的安全措施。

来源 2011.6

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