中文词源
propensity 倾向，习性
pro-,向前，-pens,悬挂，依靠，词源同depend,pension.引申词义倾向，习性。
英语词源
- propensity (n.)
- 1560s, "disposition to favor," with -ty + obsolete adjective propense "inclined, prone" (1520s), from Latin propensus, past participle of propendere "incline to, hang forward, hang down, weigh over," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + pendere "hang" (see pendant).
权威例句
- 1. He showed a propensity for violence.
- 他表现出暴力倾向。
- 2. He has a propensity for drinking too much alcohol.
- 他有酗酒的倾向.
- 3. Mr Bint has a propensity to put off decisions to the last minute.
- 宾特先生习惯拖到最后时刻才作决定。
- 4. She hasn't reckoned on his propensity for violence.
- 她不曾料到他有暴力倾向。
- 5. His propensity for [ toward ] wonder and adventure was growing constantly.
- 他对惊奇、冒险的 癖好 与日俱增.