• n. 倾向，习性；癖好，偏爱

pro-,向前，-pens,悬挂，依靠，词源同depend,pension.引申词义倾向，习性。

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).

1. He showed a propensity for violence.

他表现出暴力倾向。

来自《权威词典》

2. He has a propensity for drinking too much alcohol.

他有酗酒的倾向.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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。

来自柯林斯例句

4. She hasn't reckoned on his propensity for violence.

她不曾料到他有暴力倾向。

来自辞典例句

5. His propensity for [ toward ] wonder and adventure was growing constantly.

他对惊奇、冒险的 癖好 与日俱增.

来自辞典例句