naturally
UK/'nætʃ(ə)rəlɪ/US/'nætʃәrәli/
NGSL 3kB1
Definitions
adv.
In a natural way; without artificial help.
自然地；不借助人工地。
adv.
As you would expect; of course.
理所当然地；当然。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednaturalborn, birth
+
-lyin the manner of
=naturally
natural + -ly = "in a natural way." Also a sentence adverb meaning "of course" (Naturally, she said yes).
Common Collocations
- 1.naturally occurring自然存在的
- 2.naturally gifted天赋异禀
- 3.come naturally自然而然
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her hair curls naturally.
- 2.
Naturally, everyone wanted to know what happened.