propensity

prә'pensәti

托福GRE Collins 1

n an inclination to do something
n a natural inclination
n a disposition to behave in a certain way

n. 倾向, 爱好, 习性

Collins 星级

12,005

BNC 频率

10,887

使用频率

propensity 由词根 pens（悬挂、倾向）和前缀 pro-（向前）组成，表示向前倾向的意思。

例句

1. She has a propensity for helping others in need.

她有帮助需要帮助的人的倾向。

2. His propensity to procrastinate often affects his work performance.

他拖延的倾向常常影响他的工作表现。

3. Children have a natural propensity to explore their surroundings.

孩子们有探索周围环境的自然倾向。