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penchant

UK //ˈpɒ̃.ʃɒ̃//US //ˈpen.tʃənt//

词源

源自法语 'pencher'(倾斜),17世纪进入英语,原意为'倾向',后引申为'强烈偏好'。

noun

❶ 指对某种事物或活动有强烈的偏好或倾向,通常用于形容长期稳定的喜好习惯。

“She has a penchant for collecting vintage postcards.”

(她对收集复古明信片有特别的爱好。)

“His penchant for spicy food makes him always order the hottest dishes.”

(他对辛辣食物的偏爱让他总是点最辣的菜。)

同义词:inclination, predilection, proclivity

常见短语

have a penchant for — 表示对某事物有特别的喜好或倾向,常用于描述个人长期稳定的偏好。

“He has a penchant for classical music and attends every symphony performance.”

(他对古典音乐情有独钟,每场交响乐演出都会参加。)