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penchant

/ˈpɛntʃənt/

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1 · noun

a strong liking or tendency

偏爱；嗜好

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She has a penchant for solving difficult puzzles.
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她特别喜欢解难题。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɛntʃənt/

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