instinctively
UK/in'stiŋktivli/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adv.
By instinct, without conscious thought.
本能地，凭直觉地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinstinctivenot, opposite of
+
-lyprick, goad; quench, put out
=instinctively
instinctive + -ly (adverb) = in a way driven by instinct, without thinking.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She instinctively reached out to catch the falling glass.