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

　

单词	affection
释义	Trends of affection View usage for: affection (əfekʃən) Word forms: plural affections 1. uncountable noun If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them. She thought of him with affection. She had developed quite an affection for the place. [+ for] ...trying to win their affection. Synonyms: fondness, liking, feeling, love More Synonyms of affection 2. plural noun [with poss] Your affections are your feelings of love or fondness for someone. The distant object of his affections is Caroline. ...her fear of being replaced in his affections. affection in British English (əˈfɛkʃən) noun 1. a feeling of fondness or tenderness for a person or thing; attachment 2. (often plural) emotion, feeling, or sentiment to play on a person's affections 3. pathology any disease or pathological condition 4. psychology any form of mental functioning that involves emotion See also affect1 (sense 2) 5. the act of affecting or the state of being affected 6. archaic inclination or disposition Derived forms affectional (afˈfectional) adjective Word origin C13: from Latin affectiōn- disposition, from afficere to affect1 affection in American English (əˈfɛkʃən) noun 1. a mental or emotional state or tendency; disposition or feeling 2. fond or tender feeling; warm liking 3. an affecting or being affected 4. Archaic a disease; ailment 5. Archaic an attribute or property of a thing SIMILAR WORDS: love Derived forms affectional (afˈfectional) adjective Word origin ME affecciun < OFr affection < L affectio, a state of feeling < pp. of afficere: see affect1 COBUILD Collocations affection genuine affection mutual affection physical affection Examples of 'affection' in a sentence affection They have been portrayed with such love and affection that it brought a tear to my eye. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Ask yourself why you crave attention so much and why you confuse it with true love and affection. The Sun (2016) She says I did not show her enough love and affection but this is not true. The Sun (2016) Respect and affection, primarily - the lack of which are notable as legendary artist after legendary artist refuses to perform for him. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Dear Deidre MY partner says he loves me but shows me little affection. The Sun (2016) What does come across is the great affection for this man and his dogged pursuit of excess. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Why do you keep battling to win his love and affection? The Sun (2014) People often form a big affection for it at times like a divorce or major illness. The Sun (2010) Treat your spouse with tenderness and affection. Christianity Today (2000) These are affections of place and taste that run deep. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Almost at once he gained the respect and affection of those around him. The Sun (2012) Their public show of affection followed rumours of marriage troubles and her alleged affair with a singer. The Sun (2010) By causing so little offence she has inspired a great deal of affection. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It feels like parental affection in its purest form. Times, Sunday Times (2016) His affection for the place runs deep. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Our affair is affection and tenderness. The Sun (2011) Miss D. was not a woman for great displays of affection or emotion. Jan Fennell FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003) But affection takes strange forms, after all. Times, Sunday Times (2007) I have a special affection for moths. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Anger, frustration and hatred are as real and valid emotions as affection, protection or love. Jackson, Rosie Mothers who Leave (1994) In other languages affection British English: affection NOUN If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them. She thought of him with affection. American English: affection Brazilian Portuguese: afeto Chinese: 喜爱 European Spanish: cariño French: affection German: Zuneigung Italian: affetto Japanese: 好意 Korean: 애정 European Portuguese: afeto Latin American Spanish: cariño Chinese translation of 'affection' affection (əˈfɛkʃən) n (u) (= fondness) 喜爱(愛) (xǐ'ài) to feel affection for sb 喜欢(歡)某人 (xǐhuān mǒurén) to win sb's affection 赢(贏)得某人的爱(愛)慕 (yíngdé mǒurén de àimù) Derived Forms affections n pl 爱(愛)慕 (àimù) (noun) in the sense of fondness Definition fondness or tenderness for a person or thing She thought of him with affection. Synonyms fondness a great fondness for children liking She had a liking for good clothes. feeling I never lost my feeling for you. love Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together. care desire passion Romeo's passion for Juliet warmth He greeted us both with warmth. attachment I feel a strong attachment to my home town. goodwill I invited them to dinner as a gesture of goodwill. devotion I was impressed by his devotion to his family. kindness We have been treated with such kindness by everybody. inclination She set out to follow her artistic inclinations. tenderness She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness. propensity friendliness amity (formal) Over the past two decades the countries have lived in amity. aroha (New Zealand) subject word lists See Terms of affection Additional synonyms in the sense of amity Definition friendship Over the past two decades the countries have lived in amity. Synonyms friendship, understanding, accord, peace, harmony, goodwill, fellowship, fraternity, brotherhood, tranquillity, friendliness, concord, comradeship, cordiality, peacefulness, kindliness, comity, amicability in the sense of attachment Definition affection or regard for I feel a strong attachment to my home town. Synonyms fondness, liking, feeling, love, relationship, regard, bond, friendship, attraction, loyalty, affection, devotion, fidelity, affinity, tenderness, reverence, predilection, possessiveness, partiality, aroha (New Zealand) in the sense of devotion Definition strong attachment to or affection for someone or something I was impressed by his devotion to his family. Synonyms love, passion, affection, intensity, attachment, zeal, fondness, fervour, adoration, ardour, earnestness Synonyms of 'affection' affection Explore 'affection' in the dictionary
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