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instinct

本能
běn néng
b+ěn·3rd tonen+éng·2nd tone
WordHSK 7-9
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Most animals have an instinct to protect their young.
大多数动物都有保护幼仔的本能。
I would've won if I hadn't tripped.
要不是被绊了一下，我原本能赢的。
Some teachers instinctively know how to play “favorites” to manipulate the other students.
有些老师本能地知道怎么去利用“偏心”去控制其他学生。
Animals act on instinct.
動物依靠牠们的本能行動。
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