intrinsic

Word family  adjective intrinsic adverb intrinsically

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++in·trin·sic /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk, -zɪk/ ●○○ AWL adjective  REAL/NOT FALSE OR ARTIFICIALbeing part of the nature or character of someone or something 本质的，内在的，固有的 OPP extrinsic the intrinsic interest of the subject 该话题本身的趣味intrinsic nature/quality/value/property of something There is nothing in the intrinsic nature of the work that makes it more suitable for women. 这项工作本质上并没有什么使得它更适合女性来做。intrinsic to Flexibility is intrinsic to creative management. 灵活变通是创新管理的基本特质。 —intrinsically /-kli/ adverb Science is seen as intrinsically good. 科学就其本身而言被认为是件好事。

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intrinsic• Parents need to teach children the intrinsic value of good behavior.intrinsic to• Flexibility is intrinsic to creative management.Origin intrinsic (1400-1500) French intrinsèque, from Late Latin intrinsecus

in·trin·sic adjectiveChineseSyllable  

character being part the or of nature Corpus of

intrinsic
in‧trin‧sic AC /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk, -zɪk/ adjectivebeing part of the nature or character of someone or something
   OPP  extrinsic:
    the intrinsic interest of the subject
    intrinsic nature/quality/value/property of something
    There is nothing in the intrinsic nature of the work that makes it more suitable for women.
    intrinsic to
    Flexibility is intrinsic to creative management.
—intrinsically /-kli/ adverb:
    Science is seen as intrinsically good.

in·trin·sic AW BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/ 🔊BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/ 🔊 adjectivebelonging to or part of the real nature of sth/sb 固有的；内在的；本身的◆the intrinsic value of education教育的固有价值◆These tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest. 这些作业重复冗长，没什么意义。🔊🔊◆~ to sth Small local shops are intrinsic to the town's character. 本地的一些小店铺是这个镇的基本特点。🔊🔊  ➡  compare extrinsic ▸ in·trin·sic·al·ly AW BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkli/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkli/ 🔊BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/ 🔊 adverb◆There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the idea (= it is good in itself but there may be outside circumstances which mean it is not suitable). 这种想法本身并没有错。🔊🔊