spontaneous
UK/spɒn'teiniәs/US
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Definitions
adj.
Happening naturally without external cause; done on impulse without prior planning.
自发的，自然产生的；即兴的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedspontroot
+
aneconnector
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=spontaneous
Common Collocations
- 1.spontaneous combustion自燃
- 2.spontaneous applause自发的掌声
- 3.spontaneous reaction自发反应
- 4.spontaneous decision即兴决定
Example Sentences
- 1.
The crowd broke into spontaneous applause when the performer finished.
- 2.
Their spontaneous road trip turned out to be the best vacation they ever had.
- 3.
Scientists are studying the spontaneous combustion of certain organic materials.