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单词 self-preservation
释义
self-preservation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌselfˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌselfˌprez.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
behaviourbasedon thecharacteristicsorfeelingsthatwarnpeopleoranimalstoprotectthemselves fromdifficultiesordangers:
自保，自我保护
It was hisinstinctfor self-preservation thatledhim toabandonhisformerfriendsandtransferhisallegianceto the newrulers.正是他自保的本能驱使他抛弃了以前的朋友，转而效忠于新的统治者。
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(Definition ofself-preservationfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

self-preservation| American Dictionary

self-preservation
noun[U]
us
/ˈselfˌprez·ərˈveɪ·ʃən/
theabilityofanimalsorpeopletoprotectthemselves fromdangerordestruction:
aninstinctfor self-preservation
(Definition ofself-preservationfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofself-preservation

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The flow structure of the combined jet exhibits all characteristics of a single-jet flow except for an altered evolution of the turbulence towardself-preservation.
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The discovery of vortex structures in the turbulent mixing layer raises serious doubts about the validity ofself-preservationarguments.
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This selection must be biased by both discrete immediate goals such as quenching thirst, and by general requirements such asself-preservation.
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Southern nationalism's realpolitik nevertheless demanded that partition was rationalized as a matter ofself-preservation.
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Scaling of the mean profile is not a very sensitive test ofself-preservation.
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The sole but essential right of men in such a condition was taken to be the right ofself-preservation.
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Judging from the empirical success of theself-preservationresults, mechanisms of this kind may be expected.
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In a flow dominated by vortex roll structures the implication is thatself-preservationis inadequate even as the lowest-order approximation.
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The difference is apparent when one appliesself-preservationtheory to the mixing layer.
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This became apparent in the discussion of a future scenario in whichself-preservationthrough infinite organ replacement is feasible.
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A number of deponents saw his charitable countenance as a cynical attempt atself-preservation.
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The experiences of pain, joy, heat, cold, hunger, brilliant white, and others provide guidance essential forself-preservation.
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Aside from some minor skirmishes, however, it did not as local rebels preferred clandestine activity, andself-preservation, to open confrontation.
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Thus, while the scaling predicted byself-preservationtheory may be correct, the underlying dimensional arguments have become even harder to justify.
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This new quality is characterized by the ability of temporal self-maintenance andself-preservation.
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