This, however, would be a knee-jerk reaction to a subtle argument.

然而，这将是对微妙争论的下意识反应。

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It was a knee-jerk reaction on her part.

这是她未加思索做出的反应。

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The knee-jerk reaction to this is to call for proper security in all hospitals.

对此类状况的第一反应是要求所有医院都采取相应的安全措施。

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Personally, I would really like to see more umpire consultations after a close call rather than the knee jerk reaction for instant replay.

FORBES: The Plight of The Umpires And The Inevitability Of Instant Replay

Yet the Dow, which could have reasonably plunged 300 or 400 points in at least a temporary knee jerk reaction to each of those three unexpected negative reports, paid little to no attention.

FORBES: Usually Right, The Market Says No Problem For Economy In Sight

Were the Republican hopeful to become commander-in-chief, the initial knee-jerk reaction will be positive for equities and the U.S. dollar.

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