pre·di·lec·tion
noun/ˌpriːdɪˈlekʃn/
/ˌpredlˈekʃn/
[usually singular] (formal)- predilection (for something) if you have a predilection for something, you like it very much
喜爱；偏爱；钟爱 - an artist with a predilection for bright colours
偏爱鲜艳色彩的艺术家
Word Originmid 18th cent.: from French prédilection, from Latin praedilect- ‘preferred’, from the verb praediligere, from prae ‘in advance’ + diligere ‘to select’. - an artist with a predilection for bright colours