self-preservation

名詞

UK/ˌselfˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌselfˌprez.ɚˈveɪ.ʃᵊn/

定義 self-preservation 名詞

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    Behavior driven by the instinct or feeling to protect oneself from harm or danger.

    自保;自我保護

    • In extreme weather, animals seek shelter as a form of self-preservation.

      在極端天氣中,動物尋求庇護作為一種自我保護的形式。

    • Faced with imminent danger, his strong sense of self-preservation made him flee immediately.

      面對迫在眉睫的危險,他強烈的自我保護意識讓他立即逃離。

    • As the company faced bankruptcy, the executives' self-preservation led them to prioritize their personal interests.

      當公司面臨破產時,高管們的自我保護意識使他們優先考慮個人利益。