natural
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++nat·u·ral1 /ˈnætʃərəl/ ●●● S2 W1 adjective 
1 nature 自然NATURAL existing in nature and not caused, made, or controlled by people 自然的，天然的 → artificial, man-made the study of the natural world (=trees, rivers, animals, plants etc) 对自然界的研究 an area of spectacular natural beauty 自然风景秀丽的地区 natural disasters (=things such as floods or earthquakes) 自然灾害 death from natural causes 自然死亡 the need for natural light in offices 办公室里需要自然光的照射2 normal 正常的NORMAL normal and as you would expect 正常的；自然的；预料中的 OPP unnatural, abnormal At the time, accepting his offer had seemed the most natural thing in the world. 当时，接受他的提议似乎是再自然不过的事了。it is natural (for somebody) to do something It’s not natural for a child of his age to be so quiet. 像他这个年纪的孩子如此安静不正常。 It’s only natural that he should be interested in what happens. 他关注所发生的事情是很正常的。 It was a perfectly natural (=not surprising) mistake to make. 犯这样的错误完全不足为奇。3 behaviour 行为 a natural tendency or type of behaviour is part of your character when you are born, rather than one that you learn later 天生的；与生俱来的；本能的 Babies have a natural fear of falling. 婴儿本能地害怕跌倒。4 ability 能力 having a particular quality or skill without needing to be taught and without needing to try hard 天赋的；天生具有某种素质[技能]的 a natural musician 天生的音乐家 Cheryl has a natural elegance about her. 谢里尔身上有一种与生俱来的优雅。 his natural ability with figures 他在数字方面的天赋5 relaxed 放松的NORMAL behaving in a way that is normal and shows you are relaxed and not trying to pretend 自然的，不做作的 Be cool, be natural. 保持冷静，自然一点。6 parent/child 父母/孩子MBFAMILY [only before noun] a) someone’s natural parent or child is their real parent or child, who is biologically related to them 亲生的 An adopted young person has the right to trace his natural parents. 被收养的年轻人有权寻找自己的亲生父母。 b) old-fashioned if someone is the natural child of someone, their parents were not married to each other 非婚生的，私生的 He was rumoured to be the natural son of a duke. 谣传他是某位公爵的私生子。7 real 真实的REAL/NOT IMAGINARY not connected with gods, magic, or spirits 与神仙鬼怪无关的，自然科学的 OPP supernatural I’m sure there’s a perfectly natural explanation. 我相信一定有一种纯自然的解释。8. natural justice/law justice that is based on human reason alone 自然公正/法9 food 食物DFNNATURAL with nothing added to change the taste 天然的，未添加其他成分的 natural yoghurt 原味酸奶10. music 音乐APM technical a musical note that is natural has been raised from a flat by one semitone or lowered from a sharp by one semitone 〔音符〕本位音的，标明本位号的 → sharp, flat —naturalness noun [uncountable] Manufacturers now choose to emphasize the naturalness of the ingredients used in their products. 生产商现在决定要注重其产品原料的天然性。n THESAURUSnatural existing in nature and not caused, made, or controlled by peoplea natural lakenatural lightthe Earth's natural resourcesWe only use natural ingredients in our products.his natural hair colourwild used about flowers, plants, and animals that are not controlled by people. Also used about areas of land where there are no humansWe found some wild strawberries.wild horseswild open spacespure used about food, drink, or materials that have not had anything added to thempure orange juicepure new woolorganic used about fruit, vegetables, meat etc produced without using chemicalsorganic carrotsorganic milkorganic beauty productsunspoiled (also unspoilt British English) a place that is unspoiled is still beautiful because no one has built roads or buildings on itIt was a pleasant unspoilt village.The countryside is remarkably unspoiled.untouched [not before noun] a place that is untouched has not been affected by human activityThere are few forested areas of the world that remain untouched by humans. virgin [only before noun] virgin forest or land is still in its natural state and has not been spoiled or changed in any way by humansLarge areas of virgin rainforest will be protected from destruction. He bought 14,000 acres of virgin land in Ontario.COLLOCATIONS CHECKwild flowers/plants/placesorganic food/vegetables/productsunspoiled countryside/island/beautyvirgin forest/land Examples from the Corpus
natural• Of course Jean misses her boyfriend - it's only natural.• all-natural snacks• She was completely natural and unaffected by the attention.• They contain a natural antiseptic which fights spot-causing bacteria and dries up the blemishes.• a natural athlete• Laws are needed to preserve the state's natural beauty.• The river had worn away the rock to form a natural bridge.• Offthe Wall was a masterpiece, and it was a natural crossover.• It was fascinating to see the elephants in their natural environment.• Death is a natural event, which you have to accept.• I prefer natural fibres such as wool and cotton.• It isn't natural for a child to be so quiet.• I suppose it's natural for a mother to feel sad when her children leave home.• Earlier we saw how spiral images may have derived from snails and other natural forms, from sea shells to galaxies.• A pipeline carries natural gas from under the sea to the refinery inland.• His natural hair color is brown.• I can't even remember what my natural hair color is.• But now, Down Under, the game has found a fitting, natural home.• The manufacturers claim that only natural ingredients are used in their products.• The same must be true of the residence and domicile of natural persons owning fishing vessels.• I think we are dealing with a natural phenomenon here, not witchcraft.• Anger is a natural reaction when you lose someone you love.• Being a water-based mousse, it's ultra light to apply and blends in perfectly with your natural skin tone.• a natural smile• It's only natural that people who spend a lot of time around computers either love them or hate them.• It's perfectly natural to grieve for the loss of a pet.• The days when politicians such as Roosevelt or Truman could appeal to a natural working-class constituency are gone.• Man has dominion over the natural world.the natural world• However we have seen that quantum theory places considerable restraint on a plain man's objectivist view of the natural world.• Like the theories of the ancient philosophers, that story is based on observations of the natural world.• To encourage respect for the natural world and an understanding of its interrelationships. 6.• Coleridge insisted, to both the natural world and the human spirit.• Animism, the belief that the natural world is inhabited by spirits, is the driving force in Tuvan music.• There is no doubt that this early form of man had a greater impact on the natural world than any other animal.the most natural thing in the world• He'd no patience with women putting on airs and moaning about the most natural thing in the world.• It had seemed the most natural thing in the world.• Keeping an eye on another niece was for Margaret the most natural thing in the world.• You are learning to do the most natural thing in the world.natural2 noun [countable] 1 be a natural GOOD ATto be good at doing something without having to try hard or practise 是有天赋的人；是天才 People think I am a natural, but I’ve had to work at it. 人们认为我有天赋，但我也是得靠努力的。2 technicalExamples from the Corpus
natural• Gore is hardly a political natural.From Longman Business Dictionarynaturalnat‧u‧ral /ˈnætʃərəl/ adjective1not caused, made, or controlled by human beingsA series of natural disasters created huge losses for the insurance market.All our hair-care products are made from natural ingredients.2happening as a normal part of a process or situationThere is a natural career progression through the police force.The company termed the organizational changes a ‘natural evolution’ of its global business.Origin natural1 (1200-1300) Old French Latin naturalis, from natura; → NATUREnat·u·ral1 adjective →n THESAURUS1natural2 nounLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
by made, caused, Business controlled or not nature and in Corpus existing
natural
nat‧u‧ral1 S2 W1 /ˈnætʃərəl/ 
adjective
1. NATURE existing in nature and not caused, made, or controlled by people ⇨ artificial, man-made:
the study of the natural world (=trees, rivers, animals, plants etc)
an area of spectacular natural beauty
natural disasters (=things such as floods or earthquakes)
death from natural causes
the need for natural light in offices
2. NORMAL normal and as you would expect
OPP unnatural, abnormal:
At the time, accepting his offer had seemed the most natural thing in the world.
it is natural (for somebody) to do something
It’s not natural for a child of his age to be so quiet.
It’s only natural that he should be interested in what happens.
It was a perfectly natural (=not surprising) mistake to make.
3. BEHAVIOUR a natural tendency or type of behaviour is part of your character when you are born, rather than one that you learn later:
Babies have a natural fear of falling.
4. ABILITY having a particular quality or skill without needing to be taught and without needing to try hard:
a natural musician
Cheryl has a natural elegance about her.
his natural ability with figures
5. RELAXED behaving in a way that is normal and shows you are relaxed and not trying to pretend:
Be cool, be natural.
6. PARENT/CHILD [only before noun]
a. someone’s natural parent or child is their real parent or child, who is biologically related to them:
An adopted young person has the right to trace his natural parents.
b. old-fashioned if someone is the natural child of someone, their parents were not married to each other:
He was rumoured to be the natural son of a duke.
7. REAL not connected with gods, magic, or spirits
OPP supernatural:
I’m sure there’s a perfectly natural explanation.
8. natural justice/law justice that is based on human reason alone
9. FOOD with nothing added to change the taste:
natural yoghurt
10. MUSIC technical a musical note that is natural has been raised from a flat by one semitone or lowered from a sharp by one semitone ⇨ sharp, flat
—naturalness noun [uncountable]:
Manufacturers now choose to emphasize the naturalness of the ingredients used in their products.
▪ natural existing in nature and not caused, made, or controlled by people: a natural lake | natural light | the earth's natural resources | We only use natural ingredients in our products. | his natural hair colour
▪wild used about flowers, plants, and animals that are not controlled by people. Also used about areas of land where there are no humans: We found some wild strawberries. | wild horses | wild open spaces
▪pure used about food, drink, or materials that have not had anything added to them: pure orange juice | pure new wool
▪organic used about fruit, vegetables, meat etc produced without using chemicals: organic carrots | organic milk | organic beauty products
▪unspoiled (also unspoilt British English) a place that is unspoiled is still beautiful because no one has built roads or buildings on it: It was a pleasant unspoilt village. | The countryside is remarkably unspoiled.
▪untouched [not before noun] a place that is untouched has not been affected by human activity: There are few forested areas of the world that remain untouched by humans.
▪virgin [only before noun] virgin forest or land is still in its natural state and has not been spoiled or changed in any way by humans: Large areas of virgin rainforest will be protected from destruction. | He bought 14,000 acres of virgin land in Ontario.
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▪wild flowers/plants/places
▪organic food/vegetables/products
▪unspoiled countryside/island/beauty
▪virgin forest/land
natural2 noun [countable]
People think I am a natural, but I’ve had to work at it.
2. technical
a. a musical note that has been changed from a flat to be a semitone higher, or from a sharp to be a semitone lower
b. the sign in written music that shows this kind of musical note
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adjective Word Family: noun: nature, naturalist, naturalism, naturalization, naturalness, the supernatural, natural, naturist, naturism; adverb: naturally ≠ unnaturally, naturalistically, supernaturally; adjective: natural ≠ unnatural, supernatural, naturalistic; verb: naturalize
1. NATURE existing in nature and not caused, made, or controlled by people ⇨ artificial, man-made:
2. NORMAL normal and as you would expect
OPP unnatural, abnormal:
it is natural (for somebody) to do something
3. BEHAVIOUR a natural tendency or type of behaviour is part of your character when you are born, rather than one that you learn later:
4. ABILITY having a particular quality or skill without needing to be taught and without needing to try hard:
5. RELAXED behaving in a way that is normal and shows you are relaxed and not trying to pretend:
6. PARENT/CHILD [only before noun]
a. someone’s natural parent or child is their real parent or child, who is biologically related to them:
b. old-fashioned if someone is the natural child of someone, their parents were not married to each other:
7. REAL not connected with gods, magic, or spirits
OPP supernatural:
8. natural justice/law justice that is based on human reason alone
9. FOOD with nothing added to change the taste:
10. MUSIC technical a musical note that is natural has been raised from a flat by one semitone or lowered from a sharp by one semitone ⇨ sharp, flat
—naturalness noun [uncountable]:
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noun [countable] Word Family: noun: nature, naturalist, naturalism, naturalization, naturalness, the supernatural, natural, naturist, naturism; adverb: naturally ≠ unnaturally, naturalistically, supernaturally; adjective: natural ≠ unnatural, supernatural, naturalistic; verb: naturalize
1. be a natural to be good at doing something without having to try hard or practise: 2. technical
a. a musical note that has been changed from a flat to be a semitone higher, or from a sharp to be a semitone lower
b. the sign in written music that shows this kind of musical note
