1580s, "fond, loving," from affection + -ate (1). Early, now mostly obsolete, senses included "inclined" (1530s), "prejudiced" (1530s), "passionate" (1540s), "earnest" (c. 1600). Other forms also used in the main modern sense of the word included affectious (1580s), affectuous (mid-15c.).
雙語例句
1. They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
他們看起來非常恩愛，柔情蜜意溢于言表。
來自柯林斯例句
2. This collection of letters is affectionate, candid and wickedly funny.
這本書信集感情真摯，語言坦率，還透著一種頑皮的滑稽。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He was by nature affectionate.
他生性溫柔親切。
來自柯林斯例句
4. He is very affectionate towards his children.
他非常疼愛他的孩子。
來自《權威詞典》
5. She is an affectionate child and loves to be hugged and kissed.