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instinct

/ɪnstɪŋkt/

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1 · noun

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

本能

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Most animals have an instinct to protect their young.
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大多数动物都有保护幼仔的本能。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnstɪŋkt/

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