[] a supply of sth that exists naturally in a country and can be used, especially to create wealth 自然资源◆Russia has abundant natural resources. 俄罗斯拥有丰富的自然资源。◆Iron ore is the country's principal natural resource. 铁矿石是这个国家的主要自然资源。⨁abundant / limited / plentiful / scarce natural resources 丰富的/有限的/大量的/稀缺的自然资源⨁to deplete / exploit / use / waste natural resources 耗尽/开发/使用/浪费自然资源⨁to protect / safeguard natural resources 保护自然资源