英语词汇“habit”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

hab·it

(hăbĭt)

a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early.

b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit.

c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit.

d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug.

2. Characteristic appearance, form, or manner of growth, especially of a plant or crystal: "The habit of an apple tree is fine for the small garden" (Robert Dash).

a. A distinctive set of clothing or style of dressing, especially of a religious order.

b. A riding habit.

4. Archaic Physical constitution.

tr.v. hab·it·ed, hab·it·ing, hab·its

1. To clothe; dress.

2. To clothe in a habit, especially a nun's habit.

[Middle English, clothing, from Old French, clothing, behavior, custom, from Latin habitus, from past participle of habēre, to have; see ghabh- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

Synonyms: habit, practice, custom, wont
These nouns denote patterns of behavior established by continual repetition. Habit applies to a behavior or practice so ingrained that it is often done without conscious thought: "Habit rules the unreflecting herd" (William Wordsworth).
Practice denotes an often chosen pattern of individual or group behavior: "You will find it a very good practice always to verify your references, sir" (Martin Joseph Routh).
Custom is behavior as established by long practice and especially by accepted conventions: "No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion" (Carrie Chapman Catt).
Wont refers to a customary and distinctive practice: "Miss Roxy sat bolt upright, as was her wont" (Harriet Beecher Stowe).

单词	habit
释义	hab·it (hăbĭt) n. 1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early. b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit. c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit. d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug. 2. Characteristic appearance, form, or manner of growth, especially of a plant or crystal: "The habit of an apple tree is fine for the small garden" (Robert Dash). 3. a. A distinctive set of clothing or style of dressing, especially of a religious order. b. A riding habit. 4. Archaic Physical constitution. tr.v. hab·it·ed, hab·it·ing, hab·its 1. To clothe; dress. 2. To clothe in a habit, especially a nun's habit. [Middle English, clothing, from Old French, clothing, behavior, custom, from Latin habitus, from past participle of habēre, to have; see ghabh- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] *Synonyms:* habit, practice, custom, wont These nouns denote patterns of behavior established by continual repetition. Habit applies to a behavior or practice so ingrained that it is often done without conscious thought: "Habit rules the unreflecting herd" (William Wordsworth). Practice denotes an often chosen pattern of individual or group behavior: "You will find it a very good practice always to verify your references, sir" (Martin Joseph Routh). Custom is behavior as established by long practice and especially by accepted conventions: "No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion" (Carrie Chapman Catt). Wont refers to a customary and distinctive practice: "Miss Roxy sat bolt upright, as was her wont" (Harriet Beecher Stowe).
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