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knee jerk

/ˈniː dʒɜːrk/

翻译: 指不假思索、自动或冲动的反应,常未经深思熟虑;最初指敲击膝盖时产生的生理反射。

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/ˈniː dʒɜːrk/C1informal
  • zh指不假思索、自动或冲动的反应,常未经深思熟虑;最初指敲击膝盖时产生的生理反射。

A reflexive, automatic, or unthinking reaction to a situation, often without careful consideration. Originally refers to the physical reflex when the knee is tapped.

  1. Automatic reactionB2informal

    A quick, automatic, and often unthinking response to a situation.

    zh本能反应

    • His knee-jerk reaction was to say no before thinking.
    • The government's knee-jerk response to the crisis was criticized.
    • She had a knee-jerk emotional outburst when she heard the news.
  2. Reflexive actionB2formal

    A physical reflex where the leg kicks forward when the tendon below the kneecap is tapped.

    zh膝跳反射

    • The doctor tested his knee-jerk reflex with a small hammer.
    • A normal knee-jerk response indicates healthy nerve function.
    • The patient's knee jerk was absent, suggesting a possible nerve issue.
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