🇬🇧🇨🇳 affection - 感情 : English Lesson

Meaning of "affection" ("感情"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Affection is a gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or love towards someone or something. It is often expressed through kind words, gestures, or physical touch, and it creates a sense of warmth and connection between people or even towards pets and objects.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Billy's affection for dinosaurs made his room look like a prehistoric jungle.

Mom's affection for chocolate meant there was always a secret stash in the house.

Timmy's affection for his teddy bear was so strong, he took it to school every day.

Grandpa's affection for his garden gnomes meant they all had names and tiny hats.

The cat showed its affection by sitting on the keyboard while Timmy was typing.

A girl finds a shaking dog and wraps it in her coat. Each gentle pat shows affection. The dog presses its head to her palm, returning affection with a soft whine. She shares her sandwich, hums, and strokes fur, sending affection in slow moves. A neighbor gives affection. Neighbors watch and smile, their own affection folding around them.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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