Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #4850
inherent
固有的；内在的
existing in something as a natural, essential, or permanent quality
- 1.
Naturally as part or consequence of something.
自然作为某物的一部分或结果
- 2.
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
固有的
- 3.
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
内在的
自然作为某物的一部分或结果；固有的；内在的；与生俱来的；[医] 固有的；生来的
In use
Every job has certain inherent risks that you cannot completely eliminate.
Some level of uncertainty is inherent in every scientific experiment.
The dangers inherent in the plan became clear only after we started.
shortcomings inherent in our approach
be inherent in sth
The risks are inherent in the job.
这些风险是这份工作固有的。
be inherent to sth
Conflict is inherent to any relationship.
冲突是任何关系固有的。
Common mistakes
Connections
Collocations
- inherent risk
- 固有风险
- Investing in stocks involves inherent risk.投资股票涉及固有风险。
- inherent danger
- 固有危险
- The job has inherent dangers.这份工作有固有危险。
- inherent flaw
- 固有缺陷
- The plan had an inherent flaw.这个计划有一个固有缺陷。
- inherent nature
- 固有性质
- It is in the inherent nature of humans to seek happiness.追求幸福是人类固有的天性。
- inherent quality
- 固有品质
- Gold has inherent qualities that make it valuable.黄金具有使其有价值的固有品质。
- inherent ability
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象婴儿天生就有的微笑，'in'在里面，'her'她，'ent'后缀，合起来就是与生俱来的特性。
Context & Register
formal
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in '-herent' (like coherent, adherent) rhyme with inherent (all pronounced /...hɪrənt/). Words ending in '-ferent' (different), '-tient' (patient), '-dent' (evident, confident) have different vowel sounds and stress patterns, so they are not true rhymes despite similar spelling.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.