natural

• 指存在于自然界或由自然产生的，而非人造的；也可指天生的、本来的或正常的。

Describes something that exists in or is caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

1. Existing in natureA2formal

   Present in or produced by nature; not artificial or man-made.

   天然的

   • This product contains only natural ingredients.
   • The park is known for its natural beauty.
   • Natural resources like water and wood are essential.

   同义词nativeorganicrawunprocessedunrefinedwild

   反义词artificialfakeman-mademanufacturedsyntheticunnatural

2. Innate or inbornB1formal

   Possessed as part of one's basic character; not learned.

   天生的

   • She has a natural talent for music.
   • He is a natural leader.
   • It is natural for babies to cry.

   同义词congenitalinborningrainedinherentinnateinstinctiveintrinsicnative

   反义词acquiredaffectedartificiallearned

3. Normal or expectedA2formal

   What is usual or expected in a given situation.

   自然的

   • It is natural to feel nervous before an exam.
   • Making mistakes is a natural part of learning.
   • Her reaction was completely natural under the circumstances.

   同义词commonexpectednormalordinarypredictableregularstandardtypicalunsurprisingusual

   反义词abnormalexceptionalextraordinarysurprisingunexpectedunnatural

4. Unaffected or genuineB1informal

   Behaving in a relaxed, sincere, and unpretentious way.

   自然

   • She has a very natural way of speaking.
   • His smile was warm and natural.
   • Try to act natural during the interview.

   同义词artlesscandideasygenuineguilelessingenuousrelaxedsincerespontaneousunaffectedunassumingunforcedunpretentious

   反义词affectedartificialcontrivedforcedinsincerepretentious

• 名词，指天生具有某种才能、能力或倾向的人。

A noun referring to a person who is considered to have a natural talent, ability, or inclination for something.

1. Talented personB1informal

   A person who is naturally skilled or talented at something without needing much training.

   天才

   • She is a natural at playing the piano.
   • He's a natural when it comes to public speaking.
   • The coach said the young athlete is a natural.

   同义词geniusprodigytalentvirtuoso

2. Music noteB2formalart

   A musical note that is not sharp or flat.

   本位音

   • The piece requires playing a B natural instead of B flat.
   • The composer marked the note as a natural in the score.
   • She practiced the scale with all naturals.