propensity
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A propensity to do something or a propensity for something is a natural tendency to behave in a particular way. (行为) 倾向[正式]
Mr. Bint has a propensity to put off decisions to the last minute. 宾特先生有一种将决定拖到最后一分钟的倾向。
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propensity /prəˈpɛnsɪtɪ/ (propensities)
剑桥词典
- the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way
(尤指不良的)倾向,嗜好,癖好
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much. 她从她父亲那里继承了话多的毛病。
He's well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion . 他天生鲁莽的毛病是出了名的。 返回 propensity