knee-jerk
英 ['ni:dʒə:k]
美
- n. 下意识，自动反应；膝反射
- adj. 下意识的，自动反应的；膝反射的
中文词源
knee-jerk 本能反应的
knee,膝，jerk,摆动，颤动。比喻用法。
英文词源
- knee-jerk (n.)
- patellar reflex, neurological phenomenon discovered and named 1876; the figurative use appeared soon after the phrase was coined.
实用场景例句
- It was a knee-jerk reaction on her part.
- 这是她未加思索做出的反应。
牛津词典
- The knee-jerk reaction to this is to call for proper security in all hospitals.
- 对此类状况的第一反应会是要求所有医院都采取适当的安全措施。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Is a knee jerk not voluntary?
- 膝反射是不自主的 吗 ?
期刊摘选
- Simple reflexes include sucking, swallowing, Blinking, scratching, and the knee jerk.
- 简单的反射包括吮吸 、 吞咽 、 眨眼 、 抓痒和膝盖痉挛.
期刊摘选
- The knee jerk is a typical respondent.
- 膝反射是一种典型反射.
辞典例句