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.).
双语例句
1. They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
他们看起来非常恩爱，柔情蜜意溢于言表。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This collection of letters is affectionate, candid and wickedly funny.
这本书信集感情真挚，语言坦率，还透着一种顽皮的滑稽。
来自柯林斯例句
3. He was by nature affectionate.
他生性温柔亲切。
来自柯林斯例句
4. He is very affectionate towards his children.
他非常疼爱他的孩子。
来自《权威词典》
5. She is an affectionate child and loves to be hugged and kissed.
