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本能 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  • instinct noun A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
  • instinctively adv Automatically, by instinct, without stopping to think or being taught.

Senses

本能 is used for these senses in English:

  • drive (psychology) Desire or interest.
  • instinct A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
  • instinctively Innately; by instinct; without being taught.

drive — full definition

  1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
  3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
  4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
  5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

instinct — full definition

  1. noun A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
  2. noun A gut feeling or reaction that happens without conscious thought.

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