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propensity

/pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/

Meanings
noun

倾向，偏好，癖好。

An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

Examples :

"He has a propensity for lengthy discussions of certain favorite topics."
他对某些喜欢的话题有一种特别喜欢长篇大论的倾向。
tendency character attitude philosophy mind

Related Words

Illustration topics

topics noun

/ˈtɒpɪks/ /ˈtɑpɪks/

话题，主题，论题

"A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech."

一个社会如果连话题都不能讨论，就谈不上言论自由。

Illustration discussions

discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

讨论，商议

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

我跟教授的讨论让我受益匪浅。

Illustration lengthy

lengthy adjective

/ˈleŋθi/ /ˈlɛŋθi/

冗长的，漫长的.

"She died last night after a lengthy illness."

她昨晚在 দীর্ঘ দীর্ঘ রোগভোগের পর去世了 (Tā zuówǎn zài màncháng de bìngtòng zhé móu hòu qùshìle.)

Illustration for

for preposition

/fɔːr/

为了, 给

"This gift is for you."

这份礼物是给你的。

Illustration tendency

tendency noun

/ˈtɛndənsi/

倾向，趋势。

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

牛仔布容易褪色。

Illustration disposition

disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

部署，安排，配置

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

侦察兵报告了敌军的部署情况。

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

最爱，宠儿

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

我最喜欢的书是那本关于太空探索的。

Illustration attraction

attraction noun

/əˈtɹækʃən/

吸引力，引力

"The attraction of a good teacher to their students is often strong. "

一位好老师对学生的吸引力往往很强。

Illustration certain

certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

必然的事，定局

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

这个项目必然成功的定局让团队松了一口气。

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preference noun

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

偏好，偏爱。

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

他更喜欢口感清爽的葡萄酒。

Illustration has

has verb

/hæz/ /hʌz/

拥有，具有

"I have a house and a car."

我有一栋房子和一辆车。

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

倾斜，斜度

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

他的头越发倾斜，然后猛地惊醒。