Proclivity
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- n. 倾向, 癖性
- ［英］ n. 倾向, 癖性 ( an inclination or predisposition)
- ［类］ 反义词: aversion ( 厌恶)
- ［记］ pro ( 向前) +cliv ( 斜坡) +ity -> 向前斜 -> 倾向
- ［同］ 同根词: acclivity ( 斜坡, 上斜)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
noun (plural -ties)
- Etymology: Latin proclivitas, from proclivis sloping, prone, from pro- forward + clivus slope — more at pro-, declivity
- Date: circa 1591
- an inclination or predisposition toward something; especially a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable
- Synonyms: see leaning
