inherently

/ɪnˈherəntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈherəntli/ (ame, ipa)

inherently — 副詞

1. by the essential character of a person or thing, so that a quality is part of th

1.副詞B2
釋義

本質上

出於事物本身根本性質的

by the essential character of a person or thing, so that a quality is part of their nature and cannot be separated from it

例句

Some animals are inherently shy and will hide when they see humans.

有些動物天生害羞，看到人類時就會躲起來。

inherently + adjective describing a permanent trait

Gabriel believes that most people are inherently good, even when they make mistakes.

Gabriel 相信大多數人本質上是善良的，即使他們會犯錯。

同義詞
  • intrinsically

    more technical in tone; often used in philosophy, science, or academic contexts

  • naturally

    more common in everyday speech; can describe what is typical rather than essential

  • essentially

    broader meaning; focuses on what is most important, but allows for exceptions

  • innately

    primarily used for living things, implying something is present from birth

反義詞
  • superficially

    describes what appears on the surface, not the true nature

  • artificially

    describes qualities added externally, not naturally present

文法句型

inherently + adjective

inherently + past participle

inherently + verb phrase

用法筆記

Often used before adjectives and past participles to emphasize that the quality is a built-in feature of something, not a temporary or changeable state. Particularly common in formal and academic writing; in casual conversation, alternatives like 'by nature' or 'naturally' are more frequent.

常見錯誤

❌This laptop is inherently new.
✅This laptop is inherently unreliable.
💡'Inherently' describes a basic, lasting quality, not a temporary state like newness.
❌She is inherently tired today.
✅She is inherently kind-hearted.
💡'Inherently' refers to essential character, not a passing mood or condition.