self preservation
US /ˌself prɪzərˈveɪʃən/
UK /ˌself prɪzərˈveɪʃən/
名词
自我保护, 自卫
the protection of oneself from harm or death, especially regarded as a basic instinct
示例:
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His actions were driven by a strong instinct for self-preservation.
他的行为是出于强烈的自我保护本能。
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It's a basic human need for self-preservation.
这是人类自我保护的基本需求。