冲动chōngdòng 1.能引起某种动作的神经兴奋{impulse; impetus; a wave of excitement that will bring on certain action}: 创作～。{impulse to write} 2.情感特别强烈,理性控制很薄弱的心理现象{strong emotional impulse defying sensible reasoning}: 不要～,应当冷静考虑问题。{Don't act on impulse; calm down and think it over.}