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natural history

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Biology, Earth sciences
ˌnatural ˈhistory noun [uncountable]  HBHEthe study of plants, animals, and minerals 博物学 the Natural History Museum 自然历史博物馆
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natural historyMyth is nothing but natural history, plus human history, in time-disguised and faith-distorted form.The historical theme extends to cover local canals, bridges, floods, natural history and archaeology.But the investigation, on natural history lines, has been prosecuted with a large measure of success.He gives us a cornucopia of masterful species portraits and by far the best general reference on natural history.For the moment let us simply note that natural history may have important ritual implications.So far, no prospective study has been performed to investigate the natural history of gastric metaplasia.We walked toward the natural history museum.-What happened between you and Jessica, Brice? he asked.But more important than these human aspects is the virtually untarnished natural history of the refuge.
ˌnatural ˈhistory nounChineseSyllable
and study plants, the of Corpus animals, minerals


natural history
ˌnatural ˈhistory noun [uncountable]
the study of plants, animals, and minerals:
    the Natural History Museum


natural historyBrE /ˌnætʃrəl ˈhɪstri/ 🔊NAmE /ˌnætʃrəl ˈhɪstri/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable] the study of plants and animals; an account of the plant and animal life of a particular place 博物学;博物志the Natural History Museum自然博物馆He has written a natural history of Scotland. 他写了一本苏格兰博物志。🔊🔊