n.

1. （常大寫）自然；自然界[U]
   Nature does not provide everything we want.

   自然界並不提供我們所需要的一切東西。

2. 自然狀態；純真，簡樸[U]
   He gave away all his modern possessions and returned to nature.

   他捨棄一切時髦的東西而返璞歸真。

3. 天性；性質；本質[C][U]
   The nature of iron differs greatly from that of wood.

   鐵與木的性質有很大區別。

4. 種類；類別[S]
   Things of that nature do not interest me.

   我對那種事物不感興趣。

n.

1. the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and the landscape, as opposed to humans or human creations.
   ▸the physical force that is regarded as causing and regulating these phenomena.
2. the basic or inherent features, qualities, or character of a person or thing.
   ▸inborn or hereditary characteristics as an influence on or determinant of personality. Often contrasted with nurture.
   ▸archaic a person of a specified character.