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.
雙語例句
1. Normally, such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.
通常，只有在母親面前他的情感才會如此外露。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Their affection for her soon increased almost to idolatry.
他們對她的喜愛不久就發展到了盲目崇拜的地步。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Right now I'm in need of a little filial affection.
此刻我需要的是一份孝心。
來自柯林斯例句
4. He inspires affection and respect as a man of unquestionable integrity.
他無可爭議的忠誠正直贏得了人們的愛戴和尊敬。
來自柯林斯例句
5. She said goodbye to Hilda with a convincing show of affection.