| 释义 |
pench·ant
\ˈpenchənt sometimes (ˈ)päⁿ|shäⁿ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from present participle of pencher to incline, bend, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin pendicare, from Latin pendere to weigh — more at pendant
: a strong leaning or attraction : strong and continued inclination; broadly : liking
< a penchant for sharp criticism that often offended >
: decided taste
< a penchant for art >
Synonyms: see leaning |