pro·cliv·i·ty /prəʊˈklɪvətɪ/ n. 癖性,倾向(尤指坏的倾向) (to, towards, for) snobbish proclivities 势利倾向 have a proclivity for finding fault 有爱挑错的习性 The cashier is known for his proclivity to meticulousness. 这名出纳员以他的一丝不苟的癖性著称。 [< L prōclīvitās < prōclīvis steep < PRO-¹ + clīvus slope]