pro-,向前，-pens,悬挂，依靠，词源同depend,pension.引申词义倾向，习性。

1. He showed a propensity for violence.

他表现出暴力倾向。

2. He has a propensity for drinking too much alcohol.

他有酗酒的倾向.

3. Mr Bint has a propensity to put off decisions to the last minute.

宾特先生习惯拖到最后时刻才作决定。

4. She hasn't reckoned on his propensity for violence.

她不曾料到他有暴力倾向。

5. His propensity for [ toward ] wonder and adventure was growing constantly.

他对惊奇、冒险的 癖好 与日俱增.