nature

n.

1. 大自然, 自然界
   • Nature is at its best in spring.
     春天的大自然是最美的。
2. 天性, 性格; 性质
   • She has a good nature.
     她性情温和。
   • Iron and wood have different natures.
     铁和木头的性质不同。
3. 类型; 种类
   • I think he's a physicist or something of that nature.
     我想他大概是物理学家或那一类的人。