propensity

prә'pensәti
托福GRE Collins 1

英文释义

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

中文翻译

n. 倾向, 爱好, 习性

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记忆技巧

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。

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