instinctively
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Definitions
adv.
By instinct; without conscious thought or being taught
本能地;凭直觉地;不假思索地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinnot, opposite of
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=instinctively
Example Sentences
- 1.
When faced with the accident, she instinctively jumped to help the injured person immediately.
- 2.
Most humans instinctively avoid touching hot surfaces to prevent burns.