| 单词 | nature |
| 释义 | nature noun¹ 1the physical world; plants, animals, etc.自然界；植物；动物adjective | verb + nature | nature + verb | nature + noun | preposition | phrases adjective➤mother大自然◆mother nature's way of dealing with overpopulation大自然应对人口过剩的方法verb + nature➤commune with与自然界交流◆he believed in spending half an hour each day to relax and commune with nature.他认为应当每天抽出半小时来放松一下，亲近大自然。➤be back to, get back to回归大自然◆we built our house in the country because we wanted to get back (= be close) to nature.我们把房子盖在乡下，因为我们想回归大自然。➤be found in存在于自然界中◆man-made substances not found in nature自然界中找不到的人造材料nature + verb➤endow (sb with) sth, give sb sth, provide (sb with) sth自然界赋予（某人）⋯／给予某人⋯／（向某人）提供⋯◆nature had endowed her with exceptional vitality.大自然赋予了她极强的生命力。➤produce sth自然界产生⋯◆it's highly unlikely that this mound was produced by nature.这个小土岗极不可能是自然生成的。nature + noun➤conservation自然保护▸➤preserve, reserve自然保护区▸➤trail通往自然景观的小径▸➤lover热爱大自然的人preposition➤close to nature接近大自然◆people who live in the country and are close to nature住在乡下贴近大自然的人➤in nature大自然的◆we appreciate beauty in nature.我们欣赏大自然的美。phrases➤the forces of nature, the laws of nature自然的力量；自然法则➤a love of nature热爱大自然◆his love of nature was expressed through his wildlife paintings.他的野生动物绘画作品表现了他对大自然的热爱。➤let nature take its course顺其自然◆we can only treat the injury and then let nature take its course.我们只能对伤处加以治疗，然后顺其自然。nature noun² 2qualities/features of sb/sth特征；性质adjective | verb + nature | preposition | phrases adjective➤basic, essential, fundamental, intrinsic, real, true根本特质；基本特性；固有的性质；真实的本性▸➤artificial人工特质▸➤exact, precise, specific确切的性质；确定的性质；具体性质◆i'm not clear about the exact nature of their relationship.我不清楚他们的确切关系。➤general总体性质▸➤selective选择性质▸➤limited, restrictive局限性；限定性▸➤changing, seasonal, temporary, transitory变化性；季节性；临时性➤dynamic动态性▸➤uncertain, unpredictable不确定性；不可预见性▸➤arbitrary, random任意性；随意性▸➤subjective主观性◆the subjective nature of perception感知的主观性➤abstract抽象性▸➤capricious, fickle反复无常的天性；易变的本性▸➤intractable难以驾驭的本性▸➤distinctive, unique, unusual显著的／独特的／非同寻常的特性▸➤radical激进性质▸➤complex复杂性▸➤dual双重性◆the dual nature of man as a physical and spiritual being人作为肉体和精神存在的双重性➤special, specialist (bre) 特殊性；专业性▸➤traditional传统性质▸➤controversial争议性▸➤sensitive敏感性◆the victim has not been identified because of the sensitive nature of the case.由于案件的敏感性，未明确指出被害者身分。➤contradictory矛盾性▸➤problematic造成困难的特性▸➤unsatisfactory (especially bre) 令人不满意的特质◆the unsatisfactory nature of the meeting这次会议的不尽如人意➤good善良的性格◆people are always taking advantage of her good nature (= her kindness).人们老是利用她的善良。➤human人的本性◆it's only human nature to want more money.想要更多钱是人的本性。➤divine神圣性▸➤confidential, personal, private机密性质；私人性质▸➤public公众性▸➤international, local国际性；地方性◆the international nature of the business这种业务的国际性➤repetitive重复性▸➤routine (especially bre) 惯常性◆matters of a routine nature例行的事务➤detailed精细性◆because of the detailed nature of the work, i have to use a very fine brush.由于这是个细活儿，我得用很细的画笔。➤practical实用性▸➤physical, psychological, sexual身体特征；心理特征；性特征◆they define sexual harassment as unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.他们把性骚扰定义为不受欢迎的与性相关的行为。➤economic, legal, political, social经济性；法律性；政治性；社会性◆their problems are of an economic nature.他们的问题是经济问题。➤contemplative好沉思的天性▸➤inquisitive好奇的天性▸➤competitive竞争性verb + nature➤have有特性◆he has an inquisitive nature.他生性好奇。➤reveal展现特性◆the parties would not reveal the exact nature of the dispute.各方都不愿透露争端的真实本质。➤conceal隐瞒特性➤reflect, show反映／显示特性▸➤emphasize强调特性▸➤belie掩饰特性◆the gentle lower slopes belie the true nature of the mountain.低缓的山坡掩盖了这座山的真实特点。➤be against, be contrary to, go against背着性子；与本性相反；逆着性子◆it was against his nature to tell lies.撒谎有悖于他的本性。➤alter, change改变本性；改变特性◆this new information does not change the nature of our findings.这一新信息并未改变我们的发现的性质。➤acknowledge, be aware of, recognize承认／觉察到／认识到特性◆are you aware of the nature of the risks involved?你明白所涉及的是什么风险吗？➤define, specify界定／具体说明特性◆it is important to define the nature of the problem.具体说明问题的性质是很重要的。➤assess, consider, discuss, examine, explore, investigate评估／考虑／讨论／检查／探寻／调查特性▸➤comprehend, realize, understand理解特性；认识特性◆the buddhist goal is to realize the true nature of the world.佛教旨在领悟世间的真谛。➤clarify, elucidate, explain澄清／阐明／解释特性▸➤describe形容特性▸➤determine决定特性▸➤depend on视乎性质◆the method employed will depend on the nature of the task.用什么方法要看任务的性质。➤appeal to唤起本性◆there was no point appealing to her better nature (= kindness).唤起她的良知没有任何意义。preposition➤by nature本性上◆he's not by nature an inquisitive person.他生性不是个爱打听别人私事的人 。➤concerning the nature of有关⋯的性质◆a debate concerning the nature of violence有关暴力本质的辩论➤considering the nature of, given the nature of考虑到⋯的性质◆given the nature of this matter, i am inclined to think it should be managed by you personally.考虑到这件事的性质，我想还是你亲自处理比较合适。➤in nature本质上◆their strategy was essentially political in nature.他们的战略本质上是政治性的。➤in sb/sth's nature与⋯的性质一致◆it's not in his nature to complain.抱怨不是他的本性。◆a certain element of risk is in the nature of the job.这份工作本身有某种风险。➤of a... nature具有⋯性质◆the legal concept of insanity is of a different nature from the medical.精神错乱的法律概念与医学概念在性质上是不同的。phrases➤by its very nature就本质而言◆by its very nature a secret service is not open to public inspection.就本质来讲，政府保密部门是不接受公众监督的。➤the extent and nature of sth⋯的程度和性质◆we need to understand the true extent and nature of the problem.我们需要知道问题的真正程度和性质。➤an insight into the nature of sth对⋯本质的洞察◆his theory provides a remarkable insight into the nature of the constitution.他的理论使人们对宪法的本质有了深刻的理解。➤a part of human nature人类本性的一面◆her view is that aggression is part of human nature.她认为攻击性是人类本性的一部份。➤a part of sb's nature某人本性中的一面◆the expressive part of his nature他的性格中善于表达的一面➤a side of sb's nature, a side to sb's nature某人性格中的一面◆he had a vicious side to his nature.他的性格中有暴虐的一面。nature noun 1➤the exact nature of the problem问题的确切性质➤the beauties of nature自然界中美好的东西nature ♦︎ character ♦︎ essence ♦︎ stuff ♦︎ spiritthese are all words for the basic or most important qualities of a thing.这些词均表示基本特征、本质。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆in nature / character / essence / spirit◆the very nature / character / essence / stuff / spirit of sth◆the real / true nature / character / essence / spirit of sth◆the individual / fundamental nature / character / essence of sth◆to preserve / capture / convey / reflect the nature / character / essence of sth◆to consider / understand / reveal / define the nature / character / essence of sth■ nature [singular] the basic qualities of a thing基本特征；本质；基本性质◆it's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem.很难给这个问题确切定性。◆my work is very specialized in nature.我的工作性质非常专业化。◆the future by its very nature is uncertain.就其本质来说，未来是不确定的。 ➡ see also nature → personality ■ character [countable, usually singular, uncountable] all the qualities and features that make a place or thing different from others; the way that sth is, or a particular quality or feature that a thing, event or place has（事物、事件或地方的）特点，特征，特色◆the character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.这片住宅区的风貌依旧。◆i love the delicate character of the light in the evening.我喜欢夜间柔和的灯火。 ➡ see also character → personality note 辨析 nature or character? nature is used especially to talk about the basic qualities of abstract things, such as a problem, work, society, a strategy, risks or the future. character is used more to talk about the qualities and features of places, buildings and other physical things, especially qualities and features that appeal to your senses and feelings and make a place or thing seem different or special in some way. * nature 尤指诸如 problem、work、society、strategy、risk、future 之类的抽象事物的基本特征。character 则较多指地方、建筑物和其他实物的特点、特征，尤指令人觉得赏心悦目，并使地方或实物在某种程度上看来与众不同或别有风味的特征。■ essence /esns/ [uncountable] the most important quality or feature of sth, that makes it what it is本质；实质；精髓◆like so many peasant foods, the essence of pasta is its simplicity.像很多农家饭一样，意大利面食的精髓是简单。◆in essence (= when you consider the most important points), your situation isn't so different from mine.从本质上讲，你我的情况并非相差很远。 ➡ see also essential → fundamental ■ stuff [uncountable] the most important feature of sth; sth that sth else is based on or is made from基本特征；特质；基础；原料◆parades and marches were the very stuff of politics in the region.游行示威是那一地区政治生活的基本内容。◆let's see what stuff you're made of (= what sort of person you are).我们来看看你是怎样的一个人。■ spirit [singular, uncountable] the real or intended meaning or purpose of sth真实意义；实质◆the referee should try to obey the spirit as well as the letter (= the narrow meaning of the words) of the law.裁判执法既要尽力依循规则的字面意思，也须掌握规则的精神实质。nature noun 2➤the exact nature of the problem问题的确切性质➤the beauties of nature自然界中美好的东西nature ♦︎ the environment ♦︎ wildlife ♦︎ life ♦︎ ecosystem ♦︎ the wild ♦︎ the natural worldthese words all mean the world and the plants and animals that live in it.这些词均表示自然界、生态环境、野生动植物。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆in nature / the environment / an ecosystem / the wild◆(a / an / the) marine / terrestrial / aquatic environment / wildlife / life / ecosystem◆to protect the environment / wildlife / ... life / the natural world◆to damage the environment / wildlife / ... life◆to benefit / preserve / save / affect / destroy the environment / wildlife■ nature (also nature) [uncountable] all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people; the way that things happen in the physical world when it is not controlled by people自然界；大自然；自然方式◆take time to appreciate the beauties of nature.悠闲地欣赏自然界中美好的东西。◆the forces of nature are constantly reshaping our world.自然界的力量在不断重塑我们的世界。◆it seemed against the laws of nature that such a creature could even exist.竟有这样的生物存在，这似乎有违自然规律。◆just let nature take its course.就顺其自然吧。◆her illness was nature's way of telling her to do less.她的疾病表示天意在告诉她不要太劳累。ⓘ you cannot use the nature to talk about plants, animals and the natural world.不可用 the nature （加定冠词 the）指自然界◆the beauties of the nature when you are just talking about your immediate surroundings it is usually better to use a different word.指附近的环境时，最好用其他的词◆they stopped to admire nature. ◆they stopped to admire the scenery / countryside.他们停下来欣赏风景／乡村景色。 ➡ see also countryside , scenery → country 2 ▸ natural adjective◆a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) 一国的自然资源▸ naturally adverb◆naturally occurring chemicals天然存在的化学物质■ the environment --> [singular] the natural world in which people, animals and plants live, especially when it is threatened or has been damaged by human activity（尤指受到人类活动威胁或破坏的）自然环境，生态环境◆there is increasing public concern about pollution of the environment.公众对环境污染的忧虑日益加深。▸ environmental adjective◆the environmental impact of pollution污染对环境的影响▸ environmentally adverb◆an environmentally sensitive area (= one that is easily damaged or that contains rare animals, plants, etc.) 生态环境脆弱的地区■ wildlife /waɪldlaɪf/ [uncountable] animals that are wild and live in a natural environment that is not controlled by people野生动物；野生生物◆development of the area would endanger wildlife.开发这一地区将会危及野生生物。◆the area is an important wildlife habitat.该地区是重要的野生动物栖息地。■ life [uncountable] living things生物；活物◆pond life池塘生物◆yet more species of plant and animal life die out as their very specialized habitat is disturbed.还有更多的动植物物种因为其专属的栖息地受到干扰而灭绝。◆is there intelligent life on other planets?其他星球上存在具有智慧的生物吗？■ ecosystem /iːkəʊsɪstəm; name iːkoʊsɪstəm/ [countable] all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment生态系统◆islands often support delicate ecosystems that evolved without any need for defence.岛屿上所维系的生态系统大多很脆弱，是在无需防御的情况下演化而成的。■ the wild --> [countable, singular] a natural environment that is not controlled by people自然环境；野生状态◆the bird is too tame now to survive in the wild.这只鸟已经驯化了，现在难以在野生环境中生存。◆the animals were released back into the wild when they had recovered.这些动物在康复后被放归野生环境。■ the natural world --> [countable, singular] the earth's plants, animals and natural features that have not been created or changed by human actions自然界◆many medicines are made from ingredients found in the natural world.许多药是用从自然界找到的原料制成的。nature /neɪtʃə(r)/ [singular] (rather formal) a particular type of sth种类；类型◆his books were mainly of a scientific nature.他的书主要是科学类的。◆don't worry about things of that nature.不用担心那类事情。◆decisions of this nature often take a long time.作这类决定常常要花很长时间。ⓘ in this meaning nature is usually used in the phrase of a ... nature. * nature 表达此义时通常用于短语 of a ... nature。nature [singular] the basic qualities of a thing基本特征；本质；基本性质◆it's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem.很难给这个问题确切定性。◆my work is very specialized in nature.我的工作性质非常专业化。◆the future by its very nature is uncertain.就其本质来说，未来是不确定的。 ➡ see also nature → personality nature (also nature) [uncountable] all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people; the way that things happen in the physical world when it is not controlled by people自然界；大自然；自然方式◆take time to appreciate the beauties of nature.悠闲地欣赏自然界中美好的东西。◆the forces of nature are constantly reshaping our world.自然界的力量在不断重塑我们的世界。◆it seemed against the laws of nature that such a creature could even exist.竟有这样的生物存在，这似乎有违自然规律。◆just let nature take its course.就顺其自然吧。◆her illness was nature's way of telling her to do less.她的疾病表示天意在告诉她不要太劳累。ⓘ you cannot use the nature to talk about plants, animals and the natural world.不可用 the nature （加定冠词 the）指自然界◆the beauties of the nature when you are just talking about your immediate surroundings it is usually better to use a different word.指附近的环境时，最好用其他的词◆they stopped to admire nature. ◆they stopped to admire the scenery / countryside.他们停下来欣赏风景／乡村景色。 ➡ see also countryside , scenery → country 2 ▸ natural adjective◆a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) 一国的自然资源▸ naturally adverb◆naturally occurring chemicals天然存在的化学物质nature [countable, uncountable] the usual way that a person or animal behaves that is part of their personality天性；本性；性格◆he has an inquisitive nature.他天性好学。◆it's not in her nature to be unkind.刻薄不是她的天性。◆it was against his nature to tell lies.说谎有悖于他的天性。◆she is very sensitive by nature.她天性很敏感。◆it's only human nature to want more money.想拥有更多的财富乃是人的本性。◆people are always taking advantage of her good nature (= her kindness).人们总是在利用她的善良。 ➡ see also nature → nature 1 nature/ˈneɪtʃə(r) ||; ˈnetʃɚ/noun1. [u] all the plants, animals, etc in the universe and all the things that happen in it that are not made or caused by people 大自然；自然界: ◇the forces of nature (for example volcanoes, hurricanes, etc) 大自然的力量（如火山、飓风等）◇the wonders/beauties of nature 大自然的奇观╱美景 2. [c,u] the qualities or character of a person or thing （人的）天性，性情；（事物的）本质，性质: ◇he's basically honest by nature. 他基本上是个品性老实的人。◇it's not in his nature to be unkind. 他生来为人温和。◇it's human nature never to be completely satisfied. 永远不会完全满足是人的天性。 3. [sing] a type or sort of sth 种类；类型: ◇i'm not very interested in things of that nature. 我对那种东西没有太大兴趣。◇books of a scientific nature 科学类书籍 4. -natured (used to form compound adjectives 用于构成复合形容词) having a particular quality or type of character 有…性质或性格的: ◇a kind-natured man 本性善良的人 second nature→second¹naturesee ⇨ character 1,5 ⇨ type 1 • • •• ⇨ it's human nature (to do sth) na·ture /`netʃə; ˈneɪtʃə/n 1. [u] everything that exists in the world that is not made or controlled by humans, such as animals, plants, weather etc 自然界:◇the forces of nature 自然界的力量 2. [c,u] someone's character, or what something is like 本性，本质:◇oswald's violent nature 奥斯瓦德暴戾的本性◇the nature of changes in the nature of the job 工作性质的改变◇by nature (=used to say what someone's character is usually like) 出于本性地，天生地: by nature he's such a quiet boy. 他是个性格非常文静的男孩。◇not be in sb's nature (=used to say that you do not think someone would behave in that way) 不是某人的本性: patrick wouldn't say that. it's not in his nature. 帕特里克不会说那样的话，这不是他的本性。→ see also 另见 good-natured, human nature (human¹), second nature ☞ nature |
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