B2 adjective Neutral

blink

/blɪŋk/

Describes a process, reaction, or decision that occurs instantaneously and often subconsciously, much like the physical act of blinking. In academic and psychological contexts, it refers to rapid cognition or immediate intuitive judgments made without conscious deliberation.

Ejemplos

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The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

2

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

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It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blink
Verb
blink
Adverbio
blinkingly
Adjetivo
blinking
Relacionado
blinker
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Truco para recordar

Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.

Quiz rápido

The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blink

Ejemplos

1

The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

everyday

The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

2

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

formal

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

3

It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

informal

It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

4

The research focuses on the blink reflex as a measurable indicator of cognitive startle responses.

academic

The research focuses on the blink reflex as a measurable indicator of cognitive startle responses.

5

In high-frequency trading, a blink delay in the network can result in significant financial losses.

business

In high-frequency trading, a blink delay in the network can result in significant financial losses.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blink
Verb
blink
Adverbio
blinkingly
Adjetivo
blinking
Relacionado
blinker

Colocaciones comunes

blink reflex blink reflex
blink response blink response
blink decision blink decision
blink rate blink rate
blink duration blink duration

Frases Comunes

in the blink of an eye

in the blink of an eye

blink and you'll miss it

blink and you'll miss it

on the blink

on the blink

Se confunde a menudo con

blink vs wink

A blink involves both eyes and is usually involuntary; a wink involves one eye and is usually an intentional signal.

blink vs blank

Blank refers to something empty or without expression, whereas blink refers to a rapid movement or moment.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective or attributive noun in academic settings, it specifically highlights the speed and automatic nature of a phenomenon. It is often used in psychology to describe the 'attentional blink,' where the brain misses a second stimulus if it follows too closely after a first.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'blink' when they mean 'wink' (intentional one-eye movement). Additionally, avoid using 'blink' as a standard adjective like 'happy'; it is almost always used as a modifier before another noun.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Middle English 'blinken', probably of Dutch or Low German origin, meaning to shine or twinkle.

Patrones gramaticales

Used attributively before nouns Non-gradable (usually does not have comparative forms like 'blinker') Often part of compound nouns
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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'blink' thinking was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell's book, describing how experts make split-second decisions based on intuition.

Quiz rápido

The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blink

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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