propensity
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A propensity to do something or a propensity for something is a natural tendency to behave in a particular way. (行爲) 傾曏[正式]
Mr. Bint has a propensity to put off decisions to the last minute. 賓特先生有一種將決定拖到最後一分鍾的傾曏。
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propensity /prəˈpɛnsɪtɪ/ (propensities)
剑桥词典
- the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way
(尤指不良的)傾曏,嗜好,癖好
[ 動詞後麪接一個帶to的不定式 ] She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much. 她從她父親那裡繼承了話多的毛病。
He's well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion . 他天生魯莽的毛病是出了名的。 返回 propensity