"predilection" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 偏愛
• 偏好 (正式)

Definition

對某事物有強烈的喜好或偏愛，通常超過其他類似事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Predilection” 是正式用詞，多見於書面或學術語境。常用於 'have a predilection for'。不要和較常用的 'preference' 混淆。

Examples

She has a predilection for chocolate over any other dessert.

她對巧克力有特別的**偏愛**，勝過任何其他甜點。

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

我對動作片的**偏愛**從青少年時期就開始了。

He showed a clear predilection for working independently.

他表現出對獨立工作的明顯**偏愛**。

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

主廚對辣味菜餚的**偏愛**在菜單上一覽無遺。

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

儘管他**偏愛**獨處，他偶爾也喜歡熱鬧的聚會。

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

她從小就對戲劇性事物有**偏愛**。