proclivity

proclivity

[prəˈklɪvəti]

n.(常指对坏事的)倾向，癖好;倾向性，癖性;

复数： proclivities

例句:

1、

The political class's rejection of seemingly sensible reforms and proclivity for intrigue and factionalism have strengthened Mr Maliki as much as his determination to divide and rule.

政治阶层拒绝看起来合理的改革，不再理会尔虞我诈和党派纷争，巩固了马利基的地位，以及其分而治之的决心。

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2、

It's a reference to the lack of introspection and the proclivity to deny and ignore serious problems.

书中的这个例子是为了表明中国人缺乏内省的精神以及否认和忽视严重问题的倾向。

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3、

Investor proclivities to buy Treasury securities and dollars could finance the American deficits for a while.

投资者购买美国国债和美元的倾向可能暂时会为美国赤字提供融资。

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