| 释义 |
In a state of nature
| Naked as when born; nude. | | In a condition of sin; unregenerate. | | Untamed; uncivilized. |
See also: Nature, Nature, Nature in a state of nature
in a state of nature1. In a primitive, uncivilized state, as one would find in nature; lacking political, legal, or moral order. Humans in a state of nature will choose self-preservation over any notion of altruism every time. The paleo diet, which focuses almost entirely on unrefined, unprocessed foods, argues that it most closely resembles the diet of humans in a state of nature.2. Not wearing any clothes; naked. My roommate constantly walks around the house in a state of nature. I think I'm going to find a new place to live.See also: nature, of, statein a state of nature 1 in an uncivilized or uncultivated state. 2 totally naked. 3 (in Christian theology) in a morally unregenerate condition, unredeemed by divine grace.See also: nature, of, state |