reflex

Từ điển Collocation

reflex noun

ADJ. good, lightning, quick | poor | automatic | natural | conditioned

VERB + REFLEX trigger The rapid movement of an object towards the eye triggers the blink reflex. | control | sharpen, speed up The training is designed to sharpen the fighter's reflexes. | slow (down) Alcohol can slow your reflexes. | suppress | test The doctor tested her reflexes.

REFLEX + NOUN action, reaction Almost as a reflex action, I grab my pen as the phone rings.

PREP. by ~ Almost by reflex, he helped himself to a drink.

Từ điển WordNet

    adj.

  • without volition or conscious control; automatic, reflex(a), reflexive

    the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light

    a reflex knee jerk

    sneezing is reflexive