"propensity" in Chinese (Simplified)
倾向癖好
Definition
指一个人天生的倾向或习惯,常常以某种方式行为或做某事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Propensity' 是一个正式词汇,常用于学术、专业或心理学领域。常搭配 'for' 或 'to',如 'propensity for anger'。描述持续性的习惯或倾向,而非短暂的选择。
Examples
She has a propensity to talk when she's nervous.
她有在紧张时说话的**倾向**。
He has a propensity for forgetting his keys.
他有忘记钥匙的**倾向**。
Children have a propensity to ask many questions.
孩子们有提出很多问题的**倾向**。
He's always late — it's just his propensity for poor time management.
他总是迟到——这只是他时间管理差的**倾向**。
Some people have a propensity to take risks, while others prefer to play it safe.
有些人有冒险的**倾向**,而有些人更喜欢保守。
Her propensity for laughter always lightens the mood at work.
她的**爱笑倾向**总能缓解工作气氛。