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affinity

英[ə'fɪnɪtɪ] 美[ə'fɪnəti]
  • n. 密切关系;吸引力;姻亲关系;类同

英英释意


1. the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule;
"basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk"
2. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
3. kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
4. (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts;
"in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans"
5. a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character;
"found a natural affinity with the immigrants"
"felt a deep kinship with the other students"
"anthropology's kinship with the humanities"
6. inherent resemblance between persons or things
7. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship;
"an affinity for politics"
"the mysterious affinity between them"
"James's affinity with Sam"