instinct /ˈinstiŋkt/ n. 1.［u］本能，直觉(可用 pl.形式)：to correct instinct by reason 用理智纠正本能；the sexual instinct 性的本能All his instincts told him to stay near the car and wait for help.全部本能让他呆在汽车附近等待帮助。［考句］Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, whereas the behavior of an animal depends mainly on instinct.人类的行为大多是学习的结果，而动物的行为则主要受其本能的驱使。2.［c］生性，天性: have an instinct for art 有艺术天性；an instinct for sports 生性爱好运动; an instinct for making money 赚钱的天性