单词 | biological imperative |
释义 | > as lemmasbiological imperative biological imperative n. an instinct or behaviour which is essential for the survival of an individual or species; esp. the urge to procreate. ΚΠ 1903 L. F. Ward Pure Sociol. ii. xiv. 358 The..universal sense of the advantage of crossing strains..[and] the charm of sexual novelty, both of which motives are equally products of the biological imperative. 1925 R. Mukerjee Borderlands Econ. xvi. 247 Work is a biological imperative: it is work which..ensures mutual evolution among organisms. 1981 Times Lit. Suppl. 14 Aug. 941/2 The basic biological imperatives of feeding, fighting, fleeing, and sexual intercourse. 2018 Toronto Star (Nexis) 6 Feb. e1 The biological imperative can't always be denied, especially for women who are constantly being reminded of their fertility. < as lemmas |
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