单词 | nature |
释义 | naturenaturesnaturenature /ˈneɪtʃə $ -tʃər/ noun1[uncountable] everything in the world that is not made or controlled by humans, such as animals, plants, and the weather: the forces of natureforce 大自然的威力in naturesubstances that are not found in naturesubstancebefind自然界中找不到的物质2[uncountable and countable] someone’s character, or what something is like: a child with a happy nature性格开朗的孩子in sb’s natureIt’s not in Jane’s nature to lie.撒谎不是简的本性。by natureShe was by nature a friendly person.be她生性是个友善的人。Of course she’s jealous – it’s only human nature (=the feelings and ways of behaving that all people have).她当然嫉妒啦 — 这是人的天性。nature ofThe exact nature of the problem is not clear.be 这个问题的确切本质不清楚。of this/that natureI never trouble myself with questions of that nature.question 我从不自寻烦恼考虑那种问题。The support being given is of a practical nature.begivebe 提供的支援是实用性质的。Any government funding would be temporary in nature.fundwill 任何政府拨款都是暂时性的。 ➔ good-natured, human natureWord Choice: nature, countryside, or scenery?Nature is a very general word that is used about trees, animals, and everything in the world that is not made by humans:the wonders of naturewonder自然奇观We shared a love of nature.share我们都热爱大自然。The countryside is the land outside the towns and cities, where there are fields, trees, and farms:We decided to go for a walk in the countryside.decide我们决定去乡间散散步。Scenery is the natural features in an area, such as mountains, valleys, and lakes: The US has some spectacular scenery.have美国有一些壮丽的自然景观。Do not say ‘Japan has beautiful nature.’ SayJapan has some beautiful countryside/scenery.have(日本有迷人的乡间风光/自然景色。)THESAURUS: naturecountryside the area that is not near big towns and cities, where there are farms, fields, villages etc: The walk takes you through some beautiful countryside.takeConstable is famous for his paintings of the English countryside.bepaintingthe country the area that is not near big towns and cities – used when comparing this type of area with towns and cities: I much prefer living in the country.liveThey moved to the country.movelandscape the large area of land that you can see from somewhere, and the way that it looks: As you go further north, the landscape changes.farchangethe desert landscape in the south of the countryscenery the natural features of an area of a country, such as mountains, forests, lakes etc: The United States has some spectacular scenery.unitestatehavenature everything in the world that is not made by humans, such as wild plants and animals, rocks, and the weather: She loved nature.loveThe Grand Canyon is one of the wonders of nature.bewonderthe mysterious forces of natureforcerural in or relating to the countryside: rural areas.arearural communitiescommunity |
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