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nature noun 2qualities/features of sb/sth 特征；性质ADJECTIVE | VERB + NATURE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbasic, essential, fundamental, intrinsic, real, true 根本特质；基本特性；固有的性质；真实的本性artificial 人工特质exact, precise, specific 确切的性质；确定的性质；具体性质◆I'm not clear about the exact nature of their relationship.我不清楚他们的确切关系。general 总体性质selective 选择性质limited, restrictive 局限性；限定性changing, seasonal, temporary, transitory 变化性；季节性；临时性dynamic 动态性uncertain, unpredictable 不确定性；不可预见性arbitrary, random 任意性；随意性subjective 主观性◆the subjective nature of perception感知的主观性abstract 抽象性capricious, fickle 反复无常的天性；易变的本性intractable 难以驾驭的本性distinctive, unique, unusual 显著的／独特的／非同寻常的特性radical 激进性质complex 复杂性dual 双重性◆the dual nature of man as a physical and spiritual being人作为肉体和精神存在的双重性special, specialist (BrE) 特殊性；专业性traditional 传统性质controversial 争议性sensitive 敏感性◆The victim has not been identified because of the sensitive nature of the case.由于案件的敏感性，未明确指出被害者身份。contradictory 矛盾性problematic 造成困难的特性unsatisfactory (especially BrE) 令人不满意的特质◆the unsatisfactory nature of the meeting这次会议的不尽如人意good 善良的性格◆People are always taking advantage of her good nature (= her kindness).人们老是利用她的善良。human 人的本性◆It's only human nature to want more money.想要更多钱是人的本性。divine 神圣性confidential, personal, private 机密性质；私人性质public 公众性international, local 国际性；地方性◆the international nature of the business这种业务的国际性repetitive 重复性routine (especially BrE) 惯常性◆matters of a routine nature例行的事务detailed 精细性◆Because of the detailed nature of the work, I have to use a very fine brush.由于这是个细活儿，我得用很细的画笔。practical 实用性physical, psychological, sexual 身体特征；心理特征；性特征◆They define sexual harassment as unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.他们把性骚扰定义为不受欢迎的与性相关的行为。economic, legal, political, social 经济性；法律性；政治性；社会性◆Their problems are of an economic nature.他们的问题是经济问题。contemplative 好沉思的天性inquisitive 好奇的天性competitive 竞争性VERB + NATUREhave 有特性◆He has an inquisitive nature.他生性好奇。reveal 展现特性◆The parties would not reveal the exact nature of the dispute.各方都不愿透露争端的真实本质。conceal 隐瞒特性reflect, show 反映／显示特性emphasize 强调特性belie 掩饰特性◆The gentle lower slopes belie the true nature of the mountain.低缓的山坡掩盖了这座山的真实特点。be against, be contrary to, go against 背着性子；与本性相反；逆着性子◆It was against his nature to tell lies.撒谎有悖于他的本性。alter, change 改变本性；改变特性◆This new information does not change the nature of our findings.这一新信息并未改变我们的发现的性质。acknowledge, be aware of, recognize 承认／觉察到／认识到特性◆Are you aware of the nature of the risks involved?你明白所涉及的是什么风险吗？define, specify 界定／具体说明特性◆It is important to define the nature of the problem.具体说明问题的性质是很重要的。assess, consider, discuss, examine, explore, investigate 评估／考虑／讨论／检查／探寻／调查特性comprehend, realize, understand 理解特性；认识特性◆The Buddhist goal is to realize the true nature of the world.佛教旨在领悟世间的真谛。clarify, elucidate, explain 澄清／阐明／解释特性describe 形容特性determine 决定特性depend on 视乎性质◆The method employed will depend on the nature of the task.用什么方法要看任务的性质。appeal to 唤起本性◆There was no point appealing to her better nature (= kindness).唤起她的良知没有任何意义。PREPOSITIONby nature 本性上◆He's not by nature an inquisitive person.他生性不是个爱打听别人私事的人 。concerning the nature of 有关⋯的性质◆a debate concerning the nature of violence有关暴力本质的辩论considering the nature of, given the nature of 考虑到⋯的性质◆Given the nature of this matter, I am inclined to think it should be managed by you personally.考虑到这件事的性质，我想还是你亲自处理比较合适。in nature 本质上◆Their strategy was essentially political in nature.他们的战略本质上是政治性的。in sb/sth's nature 与⋯的性质一致◆It's not in his nature to complain.抱怨不是他的本性。◆A certain element of risk is in the nature of the job.这份工作本身有某种风险。of a... nature 具有⋯性质◆The legal concept of insanity is of a different nature from the medical.精神错乱的法律概念与医学概念在性质上是不同的。PHRASESby its very nature 就本质而言◆By its very nature a secret service is not open to public inspection.就本质来讲，政府保密部门是不接受公众监督的。the extent and nature of sth ⋯的程度和性质◆We need to understand the true extent and nature of the problem.我们需要知道问题的真正程度和性质。an insight into the nature of sth 对⋯本质的洞察◆His theory provides a remarkable insight into the nature of the constitution.他的理论使人们对宪法的本质有了深刻的理解。a part of human nature 人类本性的一面◆Her view is that aggression is part of human nature.她认为攻击性是人类本性的一部分。a part of sb's nature 某人本性中的一面◆the expressive part of his nature他的性格中善于表达的一面a side of sb's nature, a side to sb's nature 某人性格中的一面◆He had a vicious side to his nature.他的性格中有暴虐的一面。 |