naturally /ˈnætʃɚrəli/ adverb Learner's definition of NATURALLY
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used to describe something that happens or exists by itself without being controlled or changed by someone自然地;天然地 -
Her hair curls naturally.她的头发自然卷。
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a naturally sweet tea天然甜茶
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A number of important vitamins are found naturally in dark green vegetables like spinach.许多重要的维生素天然存在于诸如菠菜这样的深绿色蔬菜中。
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Pearls are produced naturally by oysters.珍珠是在牡蛎体内天然形成的。
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He is naturally blond.他天生白肤金发碧眼。
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Their friendship developed naturally over time.他们的友谊是经年累月自然形成的。
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used to say that something is expected or normal当然地;必然地 -
Naturally, some mistakes were made.当然,也出现了一些失误。
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When he heard the comment, he was naturally [=of course] a little offended.他听到这样的评价当然有些不悦。
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Naturally you'll want rooms for the night.你们当然需要些房间过夜。
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“Did you visit her while you were there?” “Naturally.” [=of course; yes]“你在那儿时拜访过她了吗?”“当然拜访了。”
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: because of a quality or skill that a person or animal is born with天生地;天性地;天赋地 -
She's naturally competitive.她天生争强好胜。
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He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable.他很自然地能使人感到舒服。
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Cats are said to be naturally curious.据说猫天性好奇。
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: in a way that is relaxed and normal轻松自如地;不局促地;正常地 5
: in a way that makes sense : in a logical and reasonable way合乎常理地;自然而然地 -
Her conclusions follow naturally from the theory.她依据那个理论自然地得出这些结论。
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Questions about the journalist's sources arise naturally from such a controversial report.这样一篇有争议的报道自然引起人们对这名记者的消息来源的质疑。
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When I saw that there were no lights on in the house, I naturally assumed you were asleep.我看到屋里没亮灯,自然以为你已经睡了。
come naturally
◊ If something comes naturally to you, you are able to do or learn it easily.轻而易举