self-preservation
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/ˌself prezərˈveɪʃn/
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/ˌself prezəˈveɪʃn/
The instinct to protect oneself from harm or danger.
In a life-threatening situation, self-preservation kicked in and she managed to escape.
命に関わること態で、自己保存本能が発動し、彼女は逃げることができた。