Толковый словарь английского языка - nature
Nature
nature
noun see: nation Date: 14th century 1. the inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing ; essence , disposition , temperament , 2. a creative and controlling force in the universe, an inner force or the sum of such forces in an individual, a kind or class usually distinguished by fundamental or essential characteristics , the physical constitution or drives of an organism, a spontaneous attitude (as of generosity), the external world in its entirety, 7. humankind's original or natural condition, a simplified mode of life resembling this condition, the genetically controlled qualities of an organism, natural scenery, see: type
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n. 1 a thing's or person's innate or essential qualities or character (not in their nature to be cruel; is the nature of iron to rust). 2 (often Nature) a the physical power causing all the phenomena of the material world (Nature is the best physician). b these phenomena, including plants, animals, landscape, etc. (nature gives him comfort). 3 a kind, sort, or class (things of this nature). 4 = human nature. 5 a a specified element of human character (the rational nature; our animal nature). b a person of a specified character (even strong natures quail). 6 a an uncultivated or wild area, condition, community, etc. b the countryside, esp. when picturesque. 7 inherent impulses determining character or action. 8 heredity as an influence on or determinant of personality (opp. NURTURE). 9 a living thing's vital functions or needs (such a diet will not support nature). Phrases and idioms against nature unnatural; immoral. against (or contrary to) nature miraculous; miraculously. back to nature returning to a pre-civilized or natural state. by nature innately. from nature Art using natural objects as models. human nature general human characteristics, feelings, etc. in nature 1 actually existing. 2 anywhere; at all. in (or of) the nature of characteristically resembling or belonging to the class of (the answer was in the nature of an excuse). in a state of nature 1 in an uncivilized or uncultivated state. 2 totally naked. 3 in an unregenerate state. law of nature = natural law 2. nature cure = NATUROPATHY. nature-printing a method of producing a print of leaves etc. by pressing them on a prepared plate. nature reserve a tract of land managed so as to preserve its flora, fauna, physical features, etc. nature study the practical study of plant and animal life etc. as a school subject. nature trail a signposted path through the countryside designed to draw attention to natural phenomena. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L natura f. nasci nat- be born NATURED adj. (in comb.) having a specified disposition (good-natured; ill-natured). ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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