| 单词 | affection |
| 释义 | affection (əfekʃən ) Word forms: affections 1. uncountable noun B2 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 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. Collocations: crave affection They crave affection and live for cuddles - if they feel ignored they will sulk. The Sun They are young, and crave affection, and these are little irreverent acts of bonding. The Times Literary Supplement We've all wistfully craved affection from exes before - we can look for a flicker of regret in their eyes if they catch us out on the town looking amazing. The Sun The majority of local residents back these efforts, and retain a deep affection for their community. Times, Sunday Times She signed off 'with deep affection', underlining 'deep'. Times, Sunday Times I'm keen to find out the instrument's current condition and the answer reveals the owner's deep affection. The Sun I ask him to assess the current state of his bandmates and his answers reveal deep affection for them. The Sun A butler in a 1930s aristocratic household represses his deep affection for a housekeeper to dedicate himself to his master. The Sun Monkeys do not develop affection for people. The Times Literary Supplement Several studies have shown that cats develop affection towards their owners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If you are willing to invest in developing affection, a year from now your marriage could be in a completely different spot, characterized by friendship, adventure, and even romance. Christianity Today In episodes 68, the protagonist develops affections for her after being given the opportunity to keep her in his room. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One of the workers even joked they should 'rent a room' because of their very public display of affection. The Sun It's interesting that a couple so shy of publicity decided to give this display of affection in full view of waiting photographers. The Sun The public display of affection clearly shows the couple, who have been dating almost two years, are going from strength to strength in their relationship. The Sun They couldn't resist locking lips and hugging one another in a very public display of affection. The Sun Both have remained coy on when the wedding will happen, but judging by this public display of affection, they don't need a ring to keep their romance alive. The Sun How do we know when to express affection in appropriate ways? Christianity Today Letters bore the burdens not just of keeping in touch and expressing affection but also of assuaging fear about loved ones’ well-being. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They began to write emails expressing affection, even love. Times, Sunday Times He won't go as far as expressing affection for the river that has flowed past his home all his life, but he has found a way to handle its presence. Times, Sunday Times The song's lyrics are sweet, innocent, and expressing affection for a love interest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then we hugged one another - with genuine affection. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But they have a genuine affection for this member of the Royal Family. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Their genuine affection for each other was the magic ingredient in an already significant political partnership. The Sun (2013) She was praised for having a wonderful eye for the potential of a dancer and was held in great affection by three generations of dancers. Times, Sunday Times But those names were bestowed with great affection. Times, Sunday Times I was one of the first players to rent a house in the area during the championships and now travel back with great affection. Times, Sunday Times There's clearly great affection in the film for all the characters. Times, Sunday Times I remember her warmth and generosity of soul with great affection. ST The combination of intellectual integrity and a twinkle in the eye inspired affection as well as respect. Times, Sunday Times He has inspired affection as a hard-working, utterly unselfish team player, enduring rotten luck with injuries that, ultimately, took the edge from his attacking game. Times, Sunday Times A bear who inspired affection in all around him. Times, Sunday Times He inspired affection and awe, she added, and 'enjoyed exercising a stabilising influence on our flamboyance'. Times, Sunday Times They have never inspired affection. Times, Sunday Times If you start the day single, you may soon have a choice to make between lasting affection and a more adventurous passion. The Sun This could be one of those movies that do well at the box office, but don't win lasting affection. Times, Sunday Times She evidently held a deep and lasting affection for him. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They shared a deep and lasting affection and esteem for each other. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their mutual affection was touchingly clear, as was their impatience. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He's talking about building relationships of brotherly love, of mutual affection. Christianity Today (2000) There has to be some degree of mutual affection, respect, trust and friendship. Why Am I Afraid to Divorce? (1994) As to physical affection, hugs, I remember them very little. Mothers who Leave (1994) If I sit next to him on the sofa hoping for some physical affection, he moves away. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We really need to make changes because we are both feeling the lack of physical affection. The Sun (2016) By sheer force of celebrity, she undermined the deference they always assumed would be their due and denied them any hope of public affection. Times, Sunday Times Public affection never faltered, though, and perhaps it was more crucial than anyone realised. Times, Sunday Times It had been on the air for 18 months, soaring high on the thermals of public affection. Times, Sunday Times This time the pneumonia had the benefit of restoring public affection. Times, Sunday Times The latter was received rapturously; its composer greeted at the curtain with an ovation that came very close to something resembling public affection. Times, Sunday Times There was a touch of real affection in that remark. Times,Sunday Times I did not show her enough real affection. The Sun Over time, couples easily fall into the trap of teasing each other in public and only showing real affection when alone. The Sun She has a real affection for the place and would love to have somewhere she can call home. The Sun I look back on those soldiers with real affection. Times, Sunday Times If that were enough to win the affection of the nation's conservatives, the nomination would be his to lose. Times, Sunday Times They vie for her attention by trying to impress her enough to win her affection. Christianity Today I am not here to win her affection but win her respect. The Sun His plans to win her affection were unsuccessful, causing him to quickly lose her favor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The studio executive did, however, win the affection of a few film personalities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 喜爱 Japanese: 好意 |
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