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reflex action

/ˈriːfleks ˈækʃən/

Tradução: Reação automática e involuntária a um estímulo, que ocorre sem pensamento consciente; usada tanto no sentido biológico quanto no figurado para uma resposta rápida e instintiva.

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/ˈriːfleks ˈækʃən/B2formalscientific
  • ptReação automática e involuntária a um estímulo, que ocorre sem pensamento consciente; usada tanto no sentido biológico quanto no figurado para uma resposta rápida e instintiva.

An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus that occurs without conscious thought, often used to describe a quick, instinctive reaction in both biological and figurative contexts.

  1. B2formal

    An automatic, involuntary response of the body to a stimulus, not controlled by conscious thought.

    ptAção reflexa

    • Pulling your hand away from a hot stove is a reflex action.
    • The doctor tested the patient's knee-jerk reflex action.
    • Blinking when something comes near your eye is a natural reflex action.
  2. Automatic behaviorB2informal

    A quick, unthinking reaction to a situation, often based on habit or instinct.

    ptAção reflexa

    • His reflex action was to catch the falling glass.
    • For her, saying 'thank you' is a reflex action.
    • When the ball came flying, his reflex action was to duck.