propensity

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n.倾向；癖好；脾性
Web习性；嗜好；倾向性

Plural Form：propensities

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bent,inclination,partiality,penchant,predilection

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1.	（行为方面的）倾向；习性a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour

	He showed a propensity for violence. 他表现出暴力倾向。
	She has a propensity to exaggerate. 她爱言过其实。