nature
gb/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/ us/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 600
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
the natural world
The world of plants, animals, land, and other things not made by people.
Модель употребления:
[something] in nature
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nature' with 'natural' and say 'I like natural' instead of 'I like nature'.
Синонимы
environment (Focuses more on surroundings and conditions rather than the whole natural world.)
Антонимы
civilization (Refers to human society and culture as opposed to the natural world.)
Коллокации
wild nature
|in nature
|protect nature
|study nature
Темы
environment
|science
|daily life
|nature
Примеры
- We should spend more time in nature to relax.
- Nature has its own way of balancing life.
- The beauty of nature can be breathtaking.
- Scientists study nature to understand how ecosystems work.
Примеры для изучающих
- I like to walk in nature.
- Nature is beautiful in spring.
- We must protect nature for the future.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
basic quality or character
The main quality or type of a person or thing.
Модель употребления:
the nature of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'nature' with 'behavior', but 'nature' is about inherent qualities, not temporary actions.
Синонимы
character (Often used for personality traits; slightly narrower focus.)
Антонимы
artifice (Implies something artificial or contrived instead of inherent.)
Коллокации
human nature
|true nature
|by nature
|change the nature
Темы
psychology
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- It's in his nature to help others.
- The nature of the problem is complex.
- She finally showed her true nature.
- Human nature drives us to seek connection.
Примеры для изучающих
- It is my nature to be quiet.
- The nature of the job is hard.
- She has a kind nature.
Существительное
B2
entity
3
type or kind
The type or kind of something.
Модель употребления:
the nature of [something]
Синонимы
type (More general and common for classification without implying deeper qualities.)
Антонимы
exception (Represents something that does not fit into a given type or category.)
Коллокации
legal nature
|technical nature
|confidential nature
Темы
general
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- They discussed matters of a confidential nature.
- This work is of a technical nature.
- The dispute is legal in nature.
Примеры для изучающих
- The meeting was of a private nature.
- His job is business in nature.
- We talked about things of a personal nature.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
nature
IPA
GB/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
US/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
Слоги и ударение
nature (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (nature)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: nature
- Plural: nature, natures
Родственные слова
Forms
natures
noun
Related words
naturalist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unnatural
adjective B1
unnaturally
adverb
Advanced or less common
naturalize
verb
naturalization
noun B2
Выражения
by nature
1/bˈaɪ nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
because of inherent qualities
Used to say that someone or something has a certain quality from birth or naturally.
Примеры
- She is shy by nature and avoids large crowds.
- By nature, cats are independent animals.
human nature
1/hjˈumən nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Basic qualities of people
The usual ways people think, feel, and act that are part of being human.
Примеры
- It's human nature to want to be liked.
- It's just human nature to want to belong.
- Helping others is part of human nature.
- Curiosity is part of human nature.
second nature
1/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
automatic skill or habit
Something you can do easily because you have done it many times before.
Примеры
- Driving has become second nature to her.
- After years of practice, playing the piano was second nature.
second nature
2/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
something done without thinking from habit
Something you can do very easily because you have done it many times before.
Примеры
- Driving has become second nature to her after years on the road.
- For him, speaking in public is second nature.