1560s, "disposition to favor," with -ty + obsolete adjective propense "inclined, prone" (1520s), from Latin propensus, past participle of propendere "incline to, hang forward, hang down, weigh over," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + pendere "hang" (see pendant).
双语例句
1. He showed a propensity for violence.
他表现出暴力倾向。
来自《权威词典》
2. He has a propensity for drinking too much alcohol.
他有酗酒的倾向.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Mr Bint has a propensity to put off decisions to the last minute.
宾特先生习惯拖到最后时刻才作决定。
来自柯林斯例句
4. She hasn't reckoned on his propensity for violence.
她不曾料到他有暴力倾向。
来自辞典例句
5. His propensity for [ toward ] wonder and adventure was growing constantly.