penchant

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Definitions

n.

A strong liking or habitual tendency toward something

爱好,嗜好,偏好

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
penchroot
+
antperforming, being in a state
=penchant

Common Collocations

  • 1.have a penchant for对……有爱好
  • 2.penchant for......的癖好

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She has a penchant for collecting vintage books from antique markets.

  • 2.

    His penchant for adventure led him to explore remote mountain regions.

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