English Dictionary

fight-or-flight

名詞

不可算名詞

All the coordinated physiological responses that the sympathetic nervous system initiates in response to stress or other emergency situations.

日本語の意味

闘争逃走反応 / ストレスや緊急時に交感神経系が引き起こす一連の生理学的反応の総称

When the hikers saw the bear, their fight-or-flight instincts took over, sending a surge of adrenaline that quickened their hearts and primed their muscles.

ハイカーたちがクマを見たとき、彼らの闘争・逃走反応が働き、アドレナリンが急増して心拍が速まり筋肉が活動に備えた。

意味（1）

All the coordinated physiological responses that the sympathetic nervous system initiates in response to stress or other emergency situations.