nature
gb/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/ us/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
A2
英语
~ 600
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
entity
1
the natural world
The world of plants, animals, land, and other things not made by people.
用法模式：
[something] in nature
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'nature' with 'natural' and say 'I like natural' instead of 'I like nature'.
近义词
environment (Focuses more on surroundings and conditions rather than the whole natural world.)
反义词
civilization (Refers to human society and culture as opposed to the natural world.)
搭配
wild nature
|in nature
|protect nature
|study nature
主题
environment
|science
|daily life
|nature
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I like to walk in nature.
- Nature is beautiful in spring.
- We must protect nature for the future.
名词
B1
entity
2
basic quality or character
The main quality or type of a person or thing.
用法模式：
the nature of [something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'nature' with 'behavior', but 'nature' is about inherent qualities, not temporary actions.
近义词
character (Often used for personality traits; slightly narrower focus.)
反义词
artifice (Implies something artificial or contrived instead of inherent.)
搭配
human nature
|true nature
|by nature
|change the nature
主题
psychology
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- It is my nature to be quiet.
- The nature of the job is hard.
- She has a kind nature.
名词
B2
entity
3
type or kind
The type or kind of something.
用法模式：
the nature of [something]
近义词
type (More general and common for classification without implying deeper qualities.)
反义词
exception (Represents something that does not fit into a given type or category.)
搭配
legal nature
|technical nature
|confidential nature
主题
general
|core_vocabulary
例句
- They discussed matters of a confidential nature.
- This work is of a technical nature.
- The dispute is legal in nature.
学习者例句
- The meeting was of a private nature.
- His job is business in nature.
- We talked about things of a personal nature.
语法
词典原形
nature
IPA
GB/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
US/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
音节与重音
nature （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (nature)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: nature
- Plural: nature, natures
词族
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
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- Driving has become second nature to her after years on the road.
- For him, speaking in public is second nature.