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
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
中文词源
knee-jerk 本能反应的
knee,膝，jerk,摆动，颤动。比喻用法。
双语例句
- 1. A stiff knee following surgery forced her to walk with a limp.
- 手术后她的膝盖活动不便，走路时被迫跛行。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. She sat on Rossi's knee as he whispered in her ear.
- 她坐在罗西的膝盖上，听他低声耳语。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. He had to have one leg amputated above the knee.
- 他的一条腿不得不从膝部以上截断。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. The knee's coming on fine, I'm walking comfortably already.
- 膝盖恢复得很好，我现在走路已经不疼了。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. They spent much of their time knee-deep in mud.
- 他们在齐膝深的泥地里费了好长时间。
来自柯林斯例句
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.