nature
/ˈneɪtʃə/ · /ˈneɪtʃər/
CEFR level A2Topic NatureWord #1464 in the learning path
大自然；自然界
Definitions
n. The physical world, including plants, animals, and landscapes.
大自然；自然界
n. The basic qualities that make something what it is.
性质；本质
n. The qualities that shape how a person usually behaves.
天性；性格
Example
Camping helps us enjoy nature away from busy streets.
露营让我们远离繁忙的街道，享受大自然。
Understanding the nature of urban poverty is essential for developing policies that address its underlying causes.
了解城市贫困的本质，对制定解决其根本原因的政策至关重要。
Collocations
- protect nature
- the nature of
- human nature
- by nature
Word family
- natural (adj.)
- naturally (adv.)
- naturalist (n.)
Usage tip
指大自然时通常不加the；某事的性质用the nature of。
FAQ
- What does nature mean?
- The physical world, including plants, animals, and landscapes. The basic qualities that make something what it is. The qualities that shape how a person usually behaves.
- How is nature pronounced?
- UK /ˈneɪtʃə/, US /ˈneɪtʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
