nature
gb/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/ us/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
A2
Англійська
~ 600
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
the natural world
The world of plants, animals, land, and other things not made by people.
Модель уживання:
[something] in nature
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nature' with 'natural' and say 'I like natural' instead of 'I like nature'.
Синоніми
environment (Focuses more on surroundings and conditions rather than the whole natural world.)
Антоніми
civilization (Refers to human society and culture as opposed to the natural world.)
Словосполучення
wild nature
|in nature
|protect nature
|study nature
Теми
environment
|science
|daily life
|nature
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I like to walk in nature.
- Nature is beautiful in spring.
- We must protect nature for the future.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
basic quality or character
The main quality or type of a person or thing.
Модель уживання:
the nature of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'nature' with 'behavior', but 'nature' is about inherent qualities, not temporary actions.
Синоніми
character (Often used for personality traits; slightly narrower focus.)
Антоніми
artifice (Implies something artificial or contrived instead of inherent.)
Словосполучення
human nature
|true nature
|by nature
|change the nature
Теми
psychology
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- It is my nature to be quiet.
- The nature of the job is hard.
- She has a kind nature.
Іменник
B2
entity
3
type or kind
The type or kind of something.
Модель уживання:
the nature of [something]
Синоніми
type (More general and common for classification without implying deeper qualities.)
Антоніми
exception (Represents something that does not fit into a given type or category.)
Словосполучення
legal nature
|technical nature
|confidential nature
Теми
general
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- They discussed matters of a confidential nature.
- This work is of a technical nature.
- The dispute is legal in nature.
Навчальні приклади
- The meeting was of a private nature.
- His job is business in nature.
- We talked about things of a personal nature.
Граматика
Словникова форма
nature
IPA
GB/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
US/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
Склади й наголос
nature (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (nature)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: nature
- Plural: nature, natures
Споріднені 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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Driving has become second nature to her after years on the road.
- For him, speaking in public is second nature.