natural
自然,自然的,天然的,天然
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Definitions
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- : existing in or formed by nature: a natural bridge.
- : based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process.
- : of or relating to nature or the universe: natural beauty.
- : of, relating to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments.
- : in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land.
- : growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation.
- : having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives: natural food; natural ingredients.Compare organic.
- : having a real or physical existence, as opposed to one that is spiritual, intellectual, fictitious, etc.
- : of, relating to, or proper to the nature or essential constitution: natural ability.
- : proper to the circumstances of the case: a natural result of his greed.
- : free from affectation or constraint: a natural manner.
- : arising easily or spontaneously: a natural courtesy to strangers.
- : consonant with the nature or character of.
- : in accordance with the nature of things: It was natural that he should hit back.
- : based upon the innate moral feeling of humankind: natural justice.
- : in conformity with the ordinary course of nature; not unusual or exceptional.
- : happening in the ordinary or usual course of things, without the intervention of accident, violence, etc.
- : related only by birth; of no legal relationship; illegitimate: a natural son.
- : related by blood rather than by adoption.
- : based on what is learned from nature rather than on revelation.
- : true to or closely imitating nature: a natural representation.
- : unenlightened or unregenerate: the natural man.
- : being such by nature; born such: a natural fool.
- : Music. neither sharp nor flat.changed in pitch by the sign ♮.
- : not treated, tanned, refined, etc.; in its original or raw state: natural wood; natural cowhide.
- : having neither side holes nor valves.
- : not tinted or colored; undyed.
- : having a pale tannish or grayish-yellow color, as many woods and untreated animal skins.
- : Cards. being a card other than a wild card or joker. containing no wild cards.
- : having or showing feelings, as affection, gratitude, or kindness, considered part of basic human nature.
- : Afro.
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- : any person or thing that is or is likely or certain to be very suitable to and successful in an endeavor without much training or difficulty.
- : Music. a white key on a piano, organ, or the like.the sign ♮, placed before a note, canceling the effect of a previous sharp or flat.a note affected by a ♮, or a tone thus represented.
- : an idiot.
- : Cards. blackjack.
- : Afro.
- : a winning combination of seven or eleven made on the first cast.
- : a natural substance or a product made with such a substance: an ointment containing mink oil and other naturals.
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Examples
The frequency of high fire weather days in the Amazon increased above natural variability starting in 1997, according to a 2018 study published in Geophysical Research Letters.
These cork boards are made from 100 percent natural cork and come in a 10-pack of hexagon-shaped boards.
That famously includes removing the US from the landmark Paris climate accords and replacing Obama’s Clean Power Plan, which limits emissions from coal and natural-gas plants.
Our job — and it’s the key job — is to change the zeitgeist, people’s sense of what’s normal and natural and obvious.
When you immerse yourself in the natural world, you wander a little through the landscape of your soul.
In 2007 he said he had discovered a cure for AIDS using natural herbs.
Total oil production figures include crude oil, natural gas liquids, and other liquid energy products.
On top of oil, the United States produces significantly more natural gas than Saudi Arabia.
More to the point, Huckabee has a natural appeal to a party that has come to represent the bulk of working class white voters.
He declared that Western women are sexually promiscuous in a manner not even found in the natural world.
It is full of poetic feeling, and the flesh tints are unusually natural.
The place was well defended by earthworks and natural parapets, and for several hours the issue of the contest was doubtful.
In the old world, poverty seemed, and poverty was, the natural and inevitable lot of the greater portion of mankind.
Whatever the species, it is well to imitate the natural conditions as much as possible in the way of soil.
Piedmont alone vies with her, and is improving far more rapidly, but Lombardy has great natural capacities peculiarly her own.