instinct
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/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
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/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
A natural way of acting or knowing that you are born with, not learned.
Her instinct told her to protect the child from danger.
她的本能告訴她保護孩子免受危險。
A strong feeling that something is true or right, without needing proof.
His instinct warned him that the deal was not safe.
他的直覺警告他這筆交易不安全。