"affinity for" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 对...的喜爱
• 对...的亲近感

Definition

对某事或某人有一种自然的喜欢、吸引力或特殊联系。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Affinity for”较为正式，常见于书面语。多与兴趣、科目或人连用（如“affinity for science”）。与“talent for”或“preference for”不同，更强调天然的吸引力。

Examples

She has an affinity for animals.

她对动物有一种**亲近感**。

My brother shows an affinity for math.

我哥哥对数学有**喜爱**。

Do you have an affinity for spicy food?

你对辣的食物有**喜爱**吗？

I've always felt an affinity for quiet places like libraries.

我一直对安静的地方，比如图书馆，有一种**亲近感**。

He has an affinity for learning new languages—it comes easily to him.

他对学习新语言有**喜爱**——对他来说很容易。

That artist clearly has an affinity for bright colors in her work.

那位艺术家显然对鲜艳的颜色有**喜爱**。