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na.ture TYPEH5neI7tFE5, $-tFLnthe type or main characteristic (of something)特性，性质I have a problem of a rather delicate nature that I'd like to discuss with you in private. [C]我有一个很伤脑筋的问题，想和你私下讨论一下。The severity of the punishment depends very much on the nature of the crime. [C]惩罚的严与宽在很大程度上取决于犯罪的性质。It's the nature of linen to crumple easily. [C + to infinitive]容易起皱是亚麻布的特性。Motor-racing is by nature a dangerous sport. [U]赛车本质上是一项十分危险的运动。There are problems in every relationship--it's in the nature of things (= it is usual and to be expected).每一种关系中都有一些问题----这是理所当然的。If you say that something is the nature of the beast, you mean that that is what it is like or what it involves.事情的本质; 涉及的事情Owning a car involves a lot of expense--that's the nature of the beast.拥有汽车要有许多支出，这是理所当然的。
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