"predilection" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 偏爱
• 偏好 (正式)

Definition

对某事物有强烈的喜好或偏爱，通常超过其他类似事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Predilection” 属于正式词汇，多用于书面或学术场合。常见表达有 'have a predilection for'。不要和更常见的 'preference' 混淆，后者日常使用较多。

Examples

She has a predilection for chocolate over any other dessert.

她对巧克力有特别的**偏爱**，胜过任何其他甜点。

My predilection for action movies started when I was a teenager.

我对动作片的**偏爱**从青少年时代就开始了。

He showed a clear predilection for working independently.

他表现出对独立工作的明显**偏爱**。

The chef’s predilection for spicy food is obvious on the menu.

大厨对辣味菜肴的**偏爱**在菜单上一目了然。

Despite his predilection for solitude, he enjoys lively parties now and then.

尽管他**偏爱**独处，他偶尔也喜欢热闹的聚会。

She’s always had a predilection for the dramatic, even as a child.

她从小就对戏剧性事物有**偏爱**。