| 单词 | nature |
| 释义 | nature (neɪtʃəʳ ) Word forms: natures 1. uncountable noun A2 Nature is all the animals, plants, and other things in the world that are not made by people, and all the events and processes that are not caused by people. The most amazing thing about nature is its infinite variety. ...grasses that grow wild in nature. ...the ecological balance of nature. 2. See also Mother Nature, countryside 3. singular noun [oft noun NOUN, oft by/in N] B2 The nature of something is its basic quality or character. Mr Sharp would not comment on the nature of the issues being investigated. [+ of] ...the ambitious nature of the programme. [+ of] The protests had been non-political by nature. The rise of a major power is both economic and military in nature. Synonyms: quality, character, make-up, constitution 4. countable noun [with poss, oft by NOUN] B2 Someone's nature is their character, which they show by the way they behave. Just how do the managers harness their energy, rivalry and ambitious nature into winning teamwork? She trusted people. That was her nature. He was by nature affectionate. Synonyms: temperament, character, personality, disposition 5. See also human nature 6. against nature phrase [verb-link PHRASE] If you say that something is against nature, you think that it is unnatural. 7. back to nature phrase If you want to get back to nature, you want to return to a simpler way of living. She was very anxious to get away from cities and back to nature. 8. by its nature phrase If you say that something has a particular characteristic by its nature or by its very nature, you mean that things of that type always have that characteristic. Peacekeeping, by its nature, makes pre-planning difficult. One could argue that smoking, by its very nature, is addictive. 9. call of nature phrase Some people talk about a call of nature when referring politely to the need to go to the toilet. [politeness] I'm afraid I have to answer a call of nature. 10. in the nature of things phrase If you say that something is in the nature of things, you mean that you would expect it to happen in the circumstances mentioned. It is in the nature of things that bureaucrats will measure success in terms of the numbers. Many have already died, and in the nature of things many more will die. 11. in the nature of sth phrase If you say that one thing is in the nature of another, you mean that it is like the other thing. There is movement towards, I think, something in the nature of a pluralistic system. It was in the nature of a debate rather than an argument. 12. second nature phrase If a way of behaving is second nature to you, you do it almost without thinking because it is easy for you or obvious to you. Planning ahead had always come as second nature to her. It's not easy at first, but it soon becomes second nature. Quotations: nature red in tooth and clawIn Memoriam Nature does nothing without purpose or uselesslyPolitics You may drive out nature with a pitchfork, yet she'll be constantly running backEpistles In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments - there are consequencesSome Reasons Why In her [Nature's] inventions nothing is lacking, and nothing is superfluous `I play for seasons; not eternities!' Says NatureModern Love Idioms: the nature of the beast something that is an essential part of the character of the person or thing that you are talking about Baker likes to say that negotiations always get tougher towards the end. That's the nature of the beast. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: competitive nature But I have a competitive nature and I pushed it too far. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He shows that essential competitive nature to want to win the football. The Sun (2006) Other lesser golfers gain advantage through their competitive nature. For Love or Money (2006) More than any other, they capture the complex nature of modern society. THE SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT: The Scots' Invention of the Modern World (2002) They also faulted the complex nature of the compensation system and lack of help on offer. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The complex nature of these calculations means advice is essential. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I came to understand the sadly ephemeral nature of human life. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Much has been written about the shallow and ephemeral nature of online friendships found through social network sites. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Kids don't understand the ephemeral nature of the dream being sold. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But the exact nature of the treatment is hard to establish, as the clinic declined an interview. Times, Sunday Times (2017) She apparently masked the exact nature of her role. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The exact nature of the incident was simply unlucky. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Chapter 1 examines the nature of scientific knowledge. Science, Technology, and Social Change (1988) Let's begin by examining the nature of the performance appraisal process. A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments, Functions Before exploring the cause of cardiovascular disease let us examine the nature of the problem. The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988) He had a gentle nature, and he played the guitar; we used to sing a lot. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But his presence on the field belied a gentle nature. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Her smile and gentle nature were a pleasure to watch. The Sun (2010) Stay in a traditional guesthouse on the edge of the fjord and receive daily tuition from a nature photographer. Times, Sunday Times In addition to his academic work, he was a passionate nature photographer and videographer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was followed by a number of e-forums that catered to nature photographers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Members range from amateur plant enthusiasts and gardeners, to professional botanists and horticulturists, alongside naturalists, hikers, and nature photographers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Snipers, hunters and nature photographers may wear a ghillie suit to blend into their surroundings and conceal themselves from enemies or targets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The best of these are in fact texts in themselves and an indication of how far nature photography has now progressed as an art. The Times Literary Supplement I choreograph and accompany music to nature photography. Houston Chronicle Her nature photography has been chosen by several international poetry authors for their book covers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Workshops are also offered on subjects ranging from nature photography to wetland ecology. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Day programs include aquatic biology, birding hikes, nature photography, outdoor theater, and team building. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's absurd to deny our physical nature. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He didn't understand the physical nature of the game in England but he changed into a terrific player. The Sun (2015) Next came what is seen as the increasingly physical nature of contests. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A second issue is the precise nature of any policy measures. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Furthermore the precise nature of each disease can be unique to each patient's body. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The precise nature of his injury remains unclear. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This anime has influenced many audiences to fish for sport, as well as giving a good message to preserve nature. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The introduction was a compromise between those who wanted to preserve nature and those who wanted to use it for profit and promotion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They have also been described as a means to visually preserve nature as different environments change due to human involvement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The song aims to endorse the ministry of environments campaign in 2010 to preserve nature from pollution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Bat-conservationists should recognise that in preserving nature they are destroying our cultural heritage. Times, Sunday Times A domain name that reflects the nature of the business will score well with search engines. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But that reality fails to reflect the emotional nature of this election. Times, Sunday Times (2009) That reflects the nature of the competition. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) The downside is the repetitive nature of the lyrics and songs that lack direction. The Sun (2007) Employment experts blame the repetitive nature of jobs for allowing staff's minds to wander. The Sun (2010) Training has been brought into question due to its boring, repetitive nature. The Sun (2015) A lack of clear answers, however, didn't stop the film from provoking several mainstream critics to examine their spiritual nature. Christianity Today This appeals to our spiritual nature and can enhance the moment of worship. Christianity Today Rather, our understanding of spirituality and our spiritual nature should seek to engage with all of life. Times, Sunday Times Guidance to police officers tells them that 'threats of harm of a spiritual nature' could amount to a criminal offence. Times, Sunday Times This brief interlude by no means solved his problems, but the temporary relief he experienced seemed to be of a spiritual nature. Christianity Today The subjective nature of each character's account leads to the conclusion that everyone lies. Times, Sunday Times Much as the incommensurably subjective nature of taste might seem to be common sense, many of our experiences of food bear witness against it. The Times Literary Supplement The most-reliable spectrophotochemical methods eliminate the subjective nature of grading erythema. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because of the varied and changing connotations of cool, as well its subjective nature, the word has no single meaning. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, such views have been critiqued because of the subjective nature of empowerment and autonomy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This could give the prime minister the legal assurances she says she needs on the temporary nature of the backstop. Times, Sunday Times The lengthy endband core slips on a copy of a sixteenth-century book, for example, are given as evidence of the temporary nature of its binding. The Times Literary Supplement There were some criticisms in the press that interim judges were subject to political manipulation due to the temporary nature of their position. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The irrigation systems developed, though often of temporary nature, in many communes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It found that the temporary nature of the contract modification and the emergency of the situation justified the law. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Mayors are going to help to transform the nature of politics. Times, Sunday Times The introduction of the car in large numbers began to transform the nature of the city. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The recession of the 1970s and 1980s was compelled to transform the nature of urban planning. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has been argued that the impact of print was gradually to transform the nature and perception of authority among colonists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its stated goal was to transform the nature of printed press by merging the offline distribution with an attractive online presence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because of the transient nature of many of these communities, consistency in the home was difficult to come by. Christianity Today This would reflect the transient nature of their appointments. Times, Sunday Times He wants them to know the transient nature of his role. Christianity Today Renting would be well within his means and perhaps wise, bearing in mind the transient nature of managers' employment. Times, Sunday Times The transient nature of electronic information can contribute to a phenomenon called memory loss. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sensationalising it masks the true nature of an industry that needs far better scrutiny and oversight than it currently receives. Times,Sunday Times Look at how our knowledge of one aspect of his true nature taints everything: his silly little ditties and ballads. Times, Sunday Times Mundane terminology was used to disguise the true nature of their work. Times, Sunday Times But don't change the true nature of your house. The Sun Either that, or we reconcile ourselves to the idea that it's our true nature. Times, Sunday Times The protests against tax avoidance fail to understand the nature of companies and of the tax that they pay. Times, Sunday Times The second step lies in seeking to understand the nature of the experience. Christianity Today The bank can also help with research to understand the nature of demand in these fast-changing markets. Times, Sunday Times If we want to understand the nature and origins of conscious mentality, we need to appreciate that our bodies play a crucial role. The Times Literary Supplement However, unless you understand the nature of this week's twists and turns, events could seem worrying. Times, Sunday Times The unique nature of the crisis has left adland scrambling. Times,Sunday Times We are aware of the unique nature of the incident that provoked his anger. The Sun To some extent, the unique nature of the property dictated the materials that could be used to repair it. Times, Sunday Times The unique nature of the crisis has thrown economic forecasting into disarray. Times,Sunday Times The unique nature of their baked goods has something to do with that. Times,Sunday Times For some, it is the complex, unpredictable nature of human relationships they wish to avoid. The Sun (2015) Doctors tend to think this is because of the unpredictable nature of the illness, which can also completely disappear, for no apparent reason. Eczema Relief - the comprehensive self-help plan (1990) But others fear that the unpredictable nature of dogs and children mean that far more care needs to be taken. The Sun (2013) That was against the very nature of what we'd built right from the very beginning. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In the very nature of selection, some must succeed, and others fail. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988) Some occupations by their very nature are more stressful than others. Coping with Stress at Work (1988) Translations: Chinese: 自然 Japanese: 自然 |
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