involuntary
US /ɪnˈvɑː.lən.ter.i/
UK /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/
形容词
1.
不自主的, 无意识的
done without will or conscious control
示例:
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Breathing is an involuntary action.
呼吸是一种不自主的行为。
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He made an involuntary gasp when he saw the accident.
他看到事故时不由自主地倒吸了一口气。
2.
非自愿的, 强制的
done against someone's will; compulsory
示例:
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He was forced into involuntary servitude.
他被迫接受非自愿的奴役。
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The company made involuntary redundancies.
公司进行了非自愿裁员。