reflex

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A reflex or a reflex action is something that you do automatically and without thinking, as a habit or as a reaction to something. 下意识反应; 习惯性动作
Walt fumbled in his pocket, a reflex from his smoking days. 沃尔特在口袋里摸索，一个他以前抽烟时形成的习惯性动作。
2. N-COUNT A reflex or a reflex action is a normal, uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel, see, or experience. 反射动作
...tests for reflexes, like tapping the knee or the heel with a rubber hammer. …反射动作的测试，比如用橡胶锤敲击膝盖或脚踵。
3. N-PLURAL Your reflexes are your ability to react quickly with your body when something unexpected happens, for example when you are involved in sports or when you are driving a car. 迅速反应能力
It takes great skill, cool nerves, and the reflexes of an athlete. 这需要运动员娴熟的技巧、冷静的头脑以及迅速反应的能力。