| 单词 | nature |
| 释义 | nature —nature /ˈneɪ.tʃər/ aep /-tʃɚ/ noun (LIFE) A2 [U] all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world and all the features, forces, and processes that happen or exist independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, the production of young animals or plants, and growth: » her love of nature» This new technique of artificially growing cells copies what actually happens in nature.» a nature article/book/programmeThesaurus+: ↑The Earth and outer space - general wordsNatureF0 the force that is responsible for physical life and that is sometimes spoken of as a person: » Feeling tired-out is Nature's way of telling you to rest.» Nature gave these tiny creatures the ability to reproduce quickly when food is abundant.Thesaurus+: ↑The Earth and outer space - general wordsWord partners for nature (LIFE)• the ♯forces of/♯laws of nature• a nature ♯lover• be ♯found in nature• ♯in nature• nature ♯conservationWord partners for nature (TYPE)• the nature ♯of sth• [different/temporary, etc.] ♯in nature• ♯of a [confidential/similar, etc.] nature• the ♯exact/♯precise/♯true nature of sth• the ♯changing/♯complex/♯political/♯serious nature of sth• ♯alter/♯change/♯reflect the nature of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: nature, naturalist, naturalization, naturalness, the supernatural–Adjectives: natural, supernatural, unnatural, naturalistic–Verbs: naturalize–Adverbs: naturally, unnaturallyCollocations:–Nouns-lu. the forces of/laws of nature» Volcanoes are among the most powerful forces of nature.-lu. a freak of nature» These patients seem nothing more than medical oddities, even freaks of nature.-lu. the cycle of nature» Droughts are simply a part of the cycle of nature in Florida.-lu. a part of nature» You can't blame anyone for a flood. It's just a part of nature.-lu. the beauty of nature» Walking in these hills, you have to stop and marvel at the beauty of nature.-lu. nature's way» The beetles are considered nature's way of taking care of its forestry.-lu. nature's bounty» Nowhere is nature's bounty more evident than in these forests.-lu. nature conservancy/conservation» Nature conservation isn't always about fencing off pretty sites.-lu. a nature lover» The coast path is a paradise for walkers, bird watchers and nature lovers.-lu. a nature preserve/sanctuary/walk» The farm has become a 50-acre nature sanctuary.-lu. a nature writer» He is known as one of the great nature writers.–Verbs-lu. be found in nature» The chemical is rarely found in nature.-lu. commune with nature» In summer, it is a good place to commune with nature.-lu. get back to nature» Camping gives you the chance to get back to nature.–Adjectives-lu. (be) closer to nature» Windsurfing definitely brings you much closer to nature.–Prepositions-lu. in nature» In nature, an outbreak of a rare disease often occurs in a grouping.–Phrases-lu. (be/live) in harmony with nature» What we are doing is trying to live in harmony with nature.• • • Extra Examples:» Lying naked in the grass, among the trees and birds, he felt he had communed with nature.» He lived in close communion with nature.» But I digress. To get back to what I was saying, this poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs.» Fishermen are always at the mercy of the forces of nature .» Modernist architecture tries to conquer nature instead of working with it.Common mistake: nature! Remember: do not use the definite article, 'the', when using nature to talk about life and living things.! Don't say 'the nature', just say nature:✗ Children learn a lot about the nature by visiting zoos.noun (TYPE) C1 [S or U] the type or main characteristic of something: » What was the nature of his inquiry?» Motor-racing is by nature a dangerous sport.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsbe in the nature of thingsF0 to be usual and expected: » There are problems in every relationship - it's in the nature of things.Thesaurus+: ↑Habitual and customaryWord partners for nature (LIFE)• the ♯forces of/♯laws of nature• a nature ♯lover• be ♯found in nature• ♯in nature• nature ♯conservationWord partners for nature (TYPE)• the nature ♯of sth• [different/temporary, etc.] ♯in nature• ♯of a [confidential/similar, etc.] nature• the ♯exact/♯precise/♯true nature of sth• the ♯changing/♯complex/♯political/♯serious nature of sth• ♯alter/♯change/♯reflect the nature of sthCollocations:–Prepositions-lu. the nature of sth» The punishment will depend on the nature of the offence.-lu. by/in nature» The market is becoming increasingly global in nature.-lu. of a [confidential, global, similar, etc.] nature» The health department deals with medical issues of a confidential nature all the time.-lu. be in the nature of sth» It's in the nature of artists to reinterpret the world in fresh ways.–Adjectives-lu. the exact/precise/true nature of sth» I don't know the precise nature of her complaint.-lu. the very nature of sth» The very nature of the problem makes it hard to establish concrete facts.-lu. the complex/detailed nature of sth» It is difficult to keep pace with the increasingly complex nature of environmental policy.-lu. the confidential/personal nature of sth» The personal nature of some of the criticism is worrying.-lu. the delicate/sensitive nature of sth» He explained the delicate nature of the situation.-lu. the global/international/political nature of sth» The political nature of the trial soon became clear.-lu. the adversarial/competitive nature of sth» Because of the competitive nature of the business, we have to keep our prices low.-lu. the fundamental/serious nature of sth» This research has changed ideas about the fundamental nature of the universe.-lu. the changing/ephemeral/fickle/temporary/transitory/unpredictable nature of sth» We have to bear in mind the changing nature of the workplace.-lu. the addictive nature of sth» The lawsuits allege that the tobacco industry conceal the addictive nature of smoking.–Verbs-lu. alter/change/reflect the nature of sth» The numbers reflect the changing nature of the AIDS epidemic.-lu. understand the nature of sth» They have failed to understand the nature of the threat.-lu. given the nature of sth» Given the nature of the task it is too soon to assess the success of our strategy.–Nouns-lu. the nature and extent of sth» The nature and extent of his crimes were shocking.-lu. an insight into the nature of sth» This exercise should give you a valuable insight into the nature of the job.–Phrases-lu. by sth's very nature» By its very nature, democracy demands voting.-lu. things/anything of this/that nature» They grow small things like lettuce and salads and things of that nature.-lu. the nature of the beast» Of course sport is competitive - that's the nature of the beast.• • • Extra Examples:» Even the police were horrified at the macabre nature of the killings.» If you think that these transport problems can be solved by building more roads, you completely misunderstand the nature of the problem.» The book is full of interesting observations on/about the nature of musical composition.» By its nature, terrorism is designed to strike at the heart of our democratic values.» Students, she complained, had nothing better to do than spend whole days philosophizing about the nature of truth.noun [C or U] (CHARACTER) ► B2 Someone's nature is their character: » As a child Juliana had a lovely nature - everyone liked her.» [+ to infinitive] It's not really in her nature to be aggressive.» He is by nature inclined to be rather lazy.Thesaurus+: ↑Mind and personality , ↑Science of psychology and psychoanalysisWord partners for nature (LIFE)• the ♯forces of/♯laws of nature• a nature ♯lover• be ♯found in nature• ♯in nature• nature ♯conservationWord partners for nature (TYPE)• the nature ♯of sth• [different/temporary, etc.] ♯in nature• ♯of a [confidential/similar, etc.] nature• the ♯exact/♯precise/♯true nature of sth• the ♯changing/♯complex/♯political/♯serious nature of sth• ♯alter/♯change/♯reflect the nature of sth• • • Extra Examples:» I think she takes advantage of his good nature.» Her calm nature served as a natural counterbalance to his excitable personality.» His poems reveal the duality of his nature, the joy and hope, the fear and despair.» The vicar praised what he called her "kind and forbearing nature".» Even the police were horrified at the macabre nature of the killings. |
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