a. belonging to a thing by its very nature
s. situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
a. 本质的, 原有的, 真正的
[医] 内部的, 内在的
1. The intrinsic value of a painting is often determined by its historical significance.
一幅画的内在价值通常由其历史意义决定。
2. Happiness is intrinsic to a fulfilling life, not just dependent on material wealth.
幸福是充实生活的内在要素，而不仅仅依赖于物质财富。
3. Many scientists believe that intrinsic motivation leads to better learning outcomes.
许多科学家相信，内在动机会带来更好的学习成果。