affection

英 [?'fek?(?)n] 美[?'f?k??n]

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復(fù)數(shù):?affections;

affection (n.): early 13c., "an emotion of the mind, passion, lust as opposed to reason," from Old French afection (12c.) "emotion, inclination, disposition; love, attraction, enthusiasm," from Latin affectionem (nominative affectio) "a relation, disposition; a temporary state; a frame, constitution," noun of state from past participle stem of afficere "to do something to, act on" (see affect (n.)). Sense developed from "disposition" to "good disposition toward" (late 14c.). Related: Affections.

1. Normally, such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.: 通常，只有在母親面前他的情感才會(huì)如此外露。

2. Their affection for her soon increased almost to idolatry.: 他們對(duì)她的喜愛(ài)不久就發(fā)展到了盲目崇拜的地步。

4. He inspires affection and respect as a man of unquestionable integrity.: 他無(wú)可爭(zhēng)議的忠誠(chéng)正直贏得了人們的愛(ài)戴和尊敬。

5. She said goodbye to Hilda with a convincing show of affection.: 她和希爾達(dá)道別時(shí)流露出了明顯的愛(ài)意。