self preservation
US /ˌself prɪzərˈveɪʃən/
UK /ˌself prɪzərˈveɪʃən/
名詞
自我保護, 自衛
the protection of oneself from harm or death, especially regarded as a basic instinct
範例:
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His actions were driven by a strong instinct for self-preservation.
他的行為是出於強烈的自我保護本能。
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It's a basic human need for self-preservation.
這是人類自我保護的基本需求。