Impulses

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What Does Impulses Mean?

ˈɪm.pʌlsɪz

noun

A sudden strong urge or desire to act, often without thinking.

一种突然强烈的冲动或欲望，通常没有经过深思熟虑。

When I saw the last chocolate bar in the store, I had an impulse to buy it, even though I was on a diet.
After reading about the latest tech gadget, my impulse was to order it immediately, but my bank account disagreed!
Seeing the pizza delivery guy at the door gave me the impulse to forget my salad and embrace my true self.

noun

A physiological reaction that leads to a nerve action, such as a signal from the brain to the body.

一种生理反应，导致神经动作，例如从大脑发出的信号到身体。

I felt an impulse to dance when I heard my favorite song, but my cat looked at me like I was crazy!
The doctor explained that our impulses can sometimes be our body's way of saying it's time to eat, sleep, or maybe just do a little jig!
After my coffee kicked in, I experienced an impulse to write a thousand-word essay on why my cat is the best roommate.

noun

A brief burst of energy or power, often associated with electrical or mechanical systems.

一种短暂的能量或功率爆发，通常与电气或机械系统有关。

The car's engine emitted an impulse of sound that startled the squirrel crossing the road, making it rethink its life choices!
During the experiment, the scientist recorded an impulse that was so powerful it could light up a Christmas tree—if it weren't already July!
The light bulbs flickered with an impulse of power, reminding me that sometimes even technology needs a little vacation.