reflexive
adjective
UK/rɪˈflek.sɪv/
US/rɪˈflek.sɪv/
Definitions of reflexive adjective
grammar(語法)
- language(語言)
In grammar, a reflexive word indicates that the subject of a verb is also the recipient of the action.
（詞語）反身的
In the sentence, "He considers himself lucky to be alive," the word 'himself' is a reflexive pronoun.
在句子「他認為自己很幸運能活著」中，'自己' 是一個反身代詞。
She found herself looking at herself in the mirror.
她發現自己在鏡子裡看著自己。
The child hurt himself accidentally.
那個孩子不小心傷到了自己。
movement(動作)
Relating to an action that is done as an involuntary response to something.
反射（性）的；本能（反應）的
He jumped up reflexively when he heard the sudden loud noise.
當他聽到突然的巨響時，他本能地跳了起來。
She closed her eyes reflexively to avoid the oncoming light.
她本能地閉上眼睛以避免迎面而來的光線。
The action was purely reflexive; he didn't have time to think.
這個動作完全是本能反應；他沒有時間思考。