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instinctively

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/

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1 · adv.

without conscious thought, by natural reaction

本能地

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She instinctively reached out to catch the falling glass.
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玻璃杯掉下来时，她本能地伸手去接。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/

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