“predilection”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

predilection

释义

predilection|priːdɪˈlɛkʃən|
[a. F. prédilection (16th c.), ad. L. type *prædīlectiōn-em, n. of action f. med.L. prædīligĕre: see prec. and dilection.]
A mental preference or partiality; a favourable predisposition or prepossession.
1742Hume Dissert. iv. (1757) 234 It is almost impossible not to feel a predilection for that which suits our particular turn and disposition.1768Sterne Sent. Journ. (1778) I. 180 (Translation), I have a predilection for the whole corps of veterans.1828Scott F.M. Perth ix, Robert had never testified much predilection for violent exertion.1866Crump Banking ix. 203 Sir Robert Peel avowed his own predilection for a central bank of issue.

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