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propensity \ prəˈpɛnsɪɾi \ noun

a natural tendency to behave in a particular way

习性；倾向；偏好

an inclination to do something, often negative

（常指不好的）嗜好；天性

词根记忆

pro-（向前）+ pens（伸展、倾向）+ -ity（名词后缀）→ 自然向前倾斜、偏向一方 → 天生倾向，习性

纽约时报原文

Most people have a natural propensity to avoid risk and seek stable income in uncertain times.

在不确定时期，大多数人天生倾向于规避风险、追求稳定收入。

外刊常见搭配

propensity to do sth 倾向于做某事

risk propensity 风险偏好

spending propensity 消费倾向

natural propensity 天性；本能倾向

例句

Younger consumers show a strong propensity to try new brands and online services.

年轻消费者十分倾向于尝试新品牌与线上服务。

His sudden anger reveals a hidden propensity for impatience.

他突如其来的怒火，暴露了潜藏的急躁本性。