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reflex

释义

reflex

noun countable

UK /ˈriːfleks/

Word Forms

singular	reflex
plural	reflexes

1
a movement that your muscles make without you thinking about it or being able to control it
The blinking reflex can be set off by bright light.
The doctor tested all his reflexes.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to muscles and tendons
cartilaginous
contract
motor
2
a way of reacting to something that you do very quickly, without thinking about it
Boxers need to have very quick reflexes.
Synonyms and related words
Reactions and ways of responding
reaction
response
reply
1. 2a
  only before nouna reflex movement or action is one that you do very quickly, without thinking about it
  The goalkeeper made a couple of superb reflex saves.
  Synonyms and related words
  Not planned
  random
  arbitrary
  spontaneous

reflex

noun countable

US /ˈriˌfleks/

Word Forms

singular	reflex
plural	reflexes

1
a movement that your muscles make without you thinking about it or being able to control it
The blinking reflex can be set off by bright light.
The doctor tested all his reflexes.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to muscles and tendons
cartilaginous
contract
motor
2
a way of reacting to something that you do very quickly, without thinking about it
Boxers need to have very quick reflexes.
Synonyms and related words
Reactions and ways of responding
reaction
response
reply
1. 2a
  only before nouna reflex movement or action is one that you do very quickly, without thinking about it
  The goalkeeper made a couple of excellent reflex saves.
  Synonyms and related words
  Not planned
  random
  arbitrary
  spontaneous

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