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
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中文词源

knee-jerk 本能反应的

knee,膝，jerk,摆动，颤动。比喻用法。

英语词源

knee-jerk (n.)
patellar reflex, neurological phenomenon discovered and named 1876; the figurative use appeared soon after the phrase was coined.

权威例句

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。

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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。

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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。

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