by nature

英 [baɪ ˈneɪtʃə(r)]

美 [baɪ ˈneɪtʃər]

按其固有的性质;就其本质

英英释义

adv

A process existing in or produced by nature ( rather than by the intent of human beings).
自然界中存在或产生的一种过程（非人的意志所控制的）。
We can no longer thoughtlessly use the many resources provided by nature.
我们已不能再不假思索地使用大自然所赐予我们的资源了。
He is by nature a contrarian.
他骨子里就是一个叛逆者。
This is analogous to the Chinese national character which is by nature plain and straightforward but full of vitality.
这与中国的国民性是一致的，即本质上很朴素、坦率但却充满活力。
In accordance with or determined by nature or natural laws.
与自然、自然法有关或由之决定的。
He was very generous by nature.
他生性慷慨大方。
The American people are pragmatic by nature.
美国人的性格是注重实际。
He was by nature a spirited little boy.
他是个生性活泼的小男孩。
Not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature.
不与自然一致或不由自然决定的；与自然相反的。
Though he was quarrelsome by nature and often stubborn and hard, he was always gentle with children.
虽然他生性急躁，而且经常很固执生硬，可是对孩子们却十分温存。