Phrase
human nature
/ˈhjuːmən ˈneitʃə/
noun
人性
The basic qualities and typical behaviors that all people share, or are believed to share.
- 1.
The fundamental set of qualities, and the range of behaviour, shared by (or believed by many to be shared by) all humans; the probabilities about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are typical among most humans.
全人类共有的基本特质和行为范围；大多数人典型的思维、情感和行为倾向。
全人类共有的基本特质和行为范围；大多数人典型的思维、情感和行为倾向。；人情; 人之常情
In use
It's human nature to be curious about the unknown.
Understanding human nature is essential for effective leadership.
His selfish behavior is contrary to our belief in the goodness of human nature.
human nature + is + adjective
Human nature is complex.
人性是复杂的。
it is human nature + to-infinitive
it作形式主语，真正主语为不定式短语
It is human nature to seek happiness.
追求幸福是人之常情。
preposition + human nature
常见介词搭配：against, part of, in
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常不可数，指人类共有的本性
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.