| 词汇 | natural |
| 释义 | natural (noun) natural 10 ENTRIES FOUND: natural (adjective) natural (noun) natural-born (adjective) natural childbirth (noun) natural disaster (noun) natural gas (noun) natural history (noun) natural science (noun) natural selection (noun) natural wastage (noun) 1 natural /ˈnætʃərəl/ adjective 1 natural /ˈnætʃərəl/ adjective Learner's definition of NATURAL 1 a : existing in nature and not made or caused by people : coming from nature自然的；天然的 natural silk真丝 furniture made of natural materials天然材料制成的家具 The river forms a natural boundary between the two countries.这条河成了两国间天然的分界线。 That's not his natural hair color. [=he dyes his hair]那不是他头发的本色。 a natural lake [=a lake that is not man-made]天然湖泊 She prefers to use natural light [=light from the sun] when taking photographs.她拍照时喜欢使用自然光。 a country rich in natural resources [=a country that has many valuable plants, animals, minerals, etc.]自然资源丰富的国家 learning more about the natural world [=animals, plants, etc.]更多地了解大自然 b : not having any extra substances or chemicals added : not containing anything artificial纯天然的；不含添加剂的 natural soap/yogurt天然皂；原味酸奶 natural foods like whole grain bread and fresh vegetables如全麦面包和新鲜蔬菜等天然食品 Our bakery uses all-natural ingredients. [=ingredients that are from nature and not artificial]我们的面包店使用的是全天然原料。 2 [more natural; most natural] : usual or expected : normal自然如此的；意料之中的 Gray hair is one of the natural consequences of getting older.灰白头发是年龄增长的必然结果。 a natural increase in the population人口的自然增长 the natural course of the disease疾病的自然进程 It's perfectly/only natural to feel nervous before a test.考试前感到紧张是再正常不过的事了。 He died of natural causes. [=he died because he was ill or old and not by being killed in an accident, battle, etc.]他是自然死亡的。 — see also natural childbirth 3 always used before a noun — used to describe a quality, ability, etc., that a person or animal is born with and does not have to learn天生的；固有的；天赋的 The science class will encourage his natural curiosity.自然科学课会激励他天生的好奇心。 She has a natural talent for art.她具有艺术天赋。 He has a natural ability to make people feel comfortable.他天生能使人感到舒适愉快。 She's a natural athlete/leader. [=she has natural abilities that make her a good athlete/leader]她天生就是当运动员/领导的料。 4 [more natural; most natural] ◊ To be/act/look natural is to be normal and relaxed in the way you behave and look.轻松自然的；不局促的；不做作的 I'm going to take your picture but don't pose—look natural.我给你拍张照片，但不要摆造型，显得自然点 Try to be/act natural.尽量自然点。 5 always used before a noun a : related by blood有血缘关系的；亲生的 his natural mother [=the woman who gave birth to him]他的生母 She was adopted immediately after she was born and never knew her natural [=(more commonly) birth] parents.她一出生就被人领养，根本不知道自己的亲生父母是谁。 b old-fashioned : born to parents who are not married to each other : illegitimate私生的 a natural son/daughter私生子/女 6 of a choice, decision, etc. : logical and reasonable合乎常理的；当然的 We considered our options, and this car was the natural choice. [=the choice that made the most sense]我们各种选择都考虑过了，这辆车是最合适的选择。 He is the natural choice to succeed his father as company president.他是接替他父亲担任公司总裁的当然人选。 They made the natural decision to keep trying.他们当然决定继续尝试。 7 always used before a noun, formal : based on a sense of what is right and wrong符合是非判断的 natural justice/law自然公道/规律 8 music : neither sharp nor flat本位音的 B naturalB本位音 F naturalF本位音 — naturalness /ˈnætʃərəlnəs/ noun [noncount] his naturalness as an actor他作为演员的自然逼真 the naturalness of his acting他表演的自然逼真 2 natural /ˈnætʃərəl/ noun plural naturals 2 natural /ˈnætʃərəl/ noun plural naturals Learner's definition of NATURAL [count] 1 a : someone who is good at doing something from the first time it is done : someone who has a natural ability to do something生来就擅长做某事的人；有天赋的人 — usually singular通常用单数 She loved rock climbing from the start. She's a natural.她从一开始就爱上了攀岩运动。她是个攀岩高手。 — often + at He's a natural at (playing) the piano.他天生就是弹钢琴的料。 a natural at golf天生就是打高尔夫球的料 b : someone or something that is suited for a particular job, purpose, etc.适合人选；适合之物 — usually singular通常用单数； — usually + for He is a natural for the job.他是这个工作的最佳人选。 The bread's texture makes it a natural for eating with stew.这种口感的面包非常适合和炖菜一起吃。 2 a : a musical note that is neither sharp nor flat本位音 b : a written symbol ♮ that is placed before a musical note to show that it is neither sharp nor flat还原号（♮，置于音符前，表示该音符为本位音） |
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