| 单词 | nature |
| 释义 | nature n. 1. a thing's or person's innate or essential qualities or character (not in their nature to be cruel; is the nature of iron to rust). 2. (often Nature) a the physical power causing all the phenomena of the material world (Nature is the best physician). b these phenomena, including plants, animals, landscape, etc. (nature gives him comfort). 3. a kind, sort, or class (things of this nature). 4. = human nature. 5. a a specified element of human character (the rational nature; our animal nature). b a person of a specified character (even strong natures quail). 6. a an uncultivated or wild area, condition, community, etc. b the countryside, esp. when picturesque. 7. inherent impulses determining character or action. 8. heredity as an influence on or determinant of personality (opp. NURTURE). 9. a living thing's vital functions or needs (such a diet will not support nature). Phrases and idioms against nature unnatural; immoral. against (or contrary to) nature miraculous; miraculously. back to nature returning to a pre-civilized or natural state. by nature innately. from nature Art using natural objects as models. human nature general human characteristics, feelings, etc. in nature 1. actually existing. 2. anywhere; at all. in (or of) the nature of characteristically resembling or belonging to the class of (the answer was in the nature of an excuse). in a state of nature 1. in an uncivilized or uncultivated state. 2. totally naked. 3. in an unregenerate state. law of nature = natural law 2. nature cure = NATUROPATHY. nature-printing a method of producing a print of leaves etc. by pressing them on a prepared plate. nature reserve a tract of land managed so as to preserve its flora, fauna, physical features, etc. nature study the practical study of plant and animal life etc. as a school subject. nature trail a signposted path through the countryside designed to draw attention to natural phenomena. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L natura f. nasci nat- be born |
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