natural history
US /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl ˈhɪs.tər.i/
UK /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl ˈhɪs.tər.i/
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自然历史
the scientific study of animals or plants, especially as observed in their natural environment
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She has a keen interest in natural history and spends hours observing birds.
她对自然历史有着浓厚的兴趣，花数小时观察鸟类。
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The museum has an impressive collection of exhibits on natural history.
该博物馆收藏了大量令人印象深刻的自然历史展品。