affection
/əˈfekʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3396 in the learning path
喜爱；关爱
Definitions
n. A warm feeling of love or fondness for someone or something.
喜爱；关爱
Example
Our cat shows affection by rubbing against our legs.
我们家的猫会蹭我们的腿来表达亲昵。
Children who receive consistent affection from caregivers often develop greater emotional security and stronger social relationships.
持续得到照护者关爱的儿童，往往会形成更强的情感安全感和更稳固的社会关系。
Collocations
- show affection
- deep affection for
- a sign of affection
Word family
- affectionate (adj.)
- affectionately (adv.)
Synonyms
- fondness
- love
Antonyms
- hatred
Usage tip
通常不可数；对某人的喜爱用affection for。
FAQ
- What does affection mean?
- A warm feeling of love or fondness for someone or something.
- How is affection pronounced?
- UK /əˈfekʃən/, US /əˈfekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
