Force of habit：a behavior or action that has become automatic or unconscious due to repetition or long-standing practice. It describes the tendency to continue doing something out of habit, even if it may not be necessary or beneficial. （习惯性行为、惯性）
中文释义：“Force of habit” 的意思是指由于重复或长期实践而变得自动或无意识的行为或动作。它描述了出于习惯而继续做某事的倾向，即使这可能并不必要或有益。
以下是高频短语“Force of habit”在美剧语料库中的情景例句：
E.G.1：No, no, he just said that ’cause we used to be married. It’s just a force of habit. Oh, that explains everything. （DH S02E16 20:50）
参考翻译：不，不，他只是这样说因为我们曾经结过婚。这只是习惯性的说法。哦，这解释了一切。E.G.2：How could you, Karl? In our own bed. — Yeah you are right, that was tacky. I’m so sorry, bye — I’ll call you — What? – -Sorry, a force of habit. （DH S06E11 15:23）
参考翻译：你怎么能这样，卡尔？在我们自己的床上。–是的，你说得对，那真是俗气。我非常抱歉，再见–我会给你打电话的–什么？–抱歉，习惯性的说法。E.G.3：Hi, Mrs. Dabney. What’s the problem? — Why would there be a problem? — Sorry, force of habit. I was wondering if anyone was available to help me move some junk into my garage. （GLC S01E21 03:26）
参考翻译：嗨，达布尼夫人。有什么问题吗？–为什么会有问题？–抱歉，习惯性的说法。我想知道是否有人可以帮我把一些垃圾搬到车库里。E.G.4：Isn’t the real thing more exciting than a tape? Maybe it’s a force of habit. I get the feeling he’s more interested in the video than me. （SATC S02E06 12:55）
参考翻译：实的事情难道不比录像更令人兴奋吗？也许这是一种习惯。我感觉他对视频的兴趣比对我还要大。
