affection

n. 喜爱，感情；影响；感染

英文词源

affection (n.): early 13c., "an emotion of the mind, passion, lust as opposed to reason," from Old French afection (12c.) "emotion, inclination, disposition; love, attraction, enthusiasm," from Latin affectionem (nominative affectio) "a relation, disposition; a temporary state; a frame, constitution," noun of state from past participle stem of afficere "to do something to, act on" (see affect (n.)). Sense developed from "disposition" to "good disposition toward" (late 14c.). Related: Affections.

1. Normally, such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.: 通常，只有在母亲面前他的情感才会如此外露。

2. Their affection for her soon increased almost to idolatry.: 他们对她的喜爱不久就发展到了盲目崇拜的地步。

4. He inspires affection and respect as a man of unquestionable integrity.: 他无可争议的忠诚正直赢得了人们的爱戴和尊敬。

5. She said goodbye to Hilda with a convincing show of affection.: 她和希尔达道别时流露出了明显的爱意。