affection
英 [ə'fekʃ(ə)n]
美 [ə'fɛkʃən]
英語の語源
- affection (n.)
- 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.
例文
- 1. Normally，such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.
- 通常、母親の前では彼の感情がこのように表れる。
- 2.Their affection for her soon increased almost to idolatry.
- 彼らの彼女への愛はやがて盲目的崇拝に発展した。
- 3.Right now I 'm in need of a little filial affection .
- 今私に必要なのは親孝行心です。
- 4.He inspires affection and respect as a man of unquestionable integrity.
- 彼の紛れもない忠誠正直さは人々の愛と尊敬を勝ち取った。
- 5.She said goodbye to Hilda with a convincing show of affection .
- 彼女はヒルダと別れを告げた時、明らかな愛情を示した。
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