natural

自然的，天然的

【例】We must hold you responsible for all the losses, including the natural and man-made disasters, to the goods in transit.

我方货物在运输途中的一切损失，包括自然的和人为的损害，须由你方负责。

naturally

自然地，天然地

【例】You know, buyers naturally buy more from the suppliers that can offer better quality at a lower price.

你们知道，买主当然要从那些能提供质优、价廉货物的供应商那里多购货。

nature

【1】性质

①【例】What is the nature of this new pharmaceutical?

这种新药品的性质怎样？

②含义比较抽象，使用时应注意不得含混。

【例】Due to the unusual nature of your request, we must report it to our Head Office.

由于你方要求性质特殊，我们得汇报总公司。

不如改为下列句子较为具体：

As your request is unusual, we must report it to our Head Office.

由于你方要求特殊，我们得汇报总公司。

【2】in the nature of

具……的性质

【例】This order is in the nature of a sample order.

这份订单是试订单。