involuntary | BrE ɪnˈvɒlənt(ə)ri, AmE ɪnˈvɑlənˌtɛri | adjective ① (without conscious control) 不由自主的 bù yóu zì zhǔ de ▸ an involuntary exclamation/movement/spasm 不由自主的惊叹/动作/抽搐 ② (without consent) 非自愿的 fēizìyuàn de ▸ involuntary retirement 强制性退休 ▸ involuntary exposure to cigarette smoke 被动吸烟 |