the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it

All his instincts told him to stay near the car and wait for help. 他的直觉告诉他要呆在车旁、等待救援。

[ + to infinitive ] Her first instinct was to run. 她的第一反应是逃跑。

It is instinct that tells the birds when to begin their migration. 是本能让鸟类知道何时开始迁徙。

figurative Bob seems to have an instinct for (= is naturally good at) knowing which products will sell. 鲍勃好像能凭直觉知道哪些产品有销路。