Wednesday, May 09, 2007

inherent

/ ɪnˈhɪərənt, -ˈher-; ɪnˋhɪrənt, -ˋhɛr-/ adj
~ (in sb/sth) existing as a natural or permanent feature or quality of sb/sth
内在的; 固有的; 本来的:
an inherent distrust of foreigners
天生对外国人的不信任
* an inherent weakness in a design 设计本身存在的弱点
* the power inherent in the office of President 总统任内固有的权力.
> inherently adv: a design which is inherently weak 有内在缺陷的设计.

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