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involuntarily

🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'vɑlən,tɛrəli/🇺🇸 US/in'vɒlәntәrili/
B1

Definitions

adv.

Without conscious control or intention; not by choice.

不由自主地;无意识地;非自愿地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
volroll, turn, wind
+
untarysuffix
+
lyin the manner of
=involuntarily

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He involuntarily flinched when the door slammed loudly behind him.

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