human nature

noun
🔊/ˌhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃə(r)/
🔊/ˌhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃər/
[uncountable]
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  1. the ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that are shared by most people and are considered to be normal人性
    • Her kindness has restored my faith in human nature (= the belief that people are good).她的善良使我重新燃起了对人性的信心。🔊🔊
    • It's only human nature to be worried about change.对变革有忧虑不过是人之常情。🔊🔊
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    • Her view is that aggression is part of human nature.她认为攻击性是人类本性的一部份。
    • It's only human nature to want more money.想拥有更多的财富乃是人的本性。