n.

the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule

"basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk"

同義詞：chemical attraction

(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

(anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship

(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts

"in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans"

同義詞：phylogenetic relation

a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character

"found a natural affinity with the immigrants"

同義詞：kinship

inherent resemblance between persons or things

a natural attraction or feeling of kinship

"an affinity for politics"; "the mysterious affinity between them"; "James's affinity with Sam"

1. She found affinities between her own experiences and those of the characters in the novel.
   她發(fā)現(xiàn)自己的經歷與小說中人物的經歷之間存在親和性。
2. The artist's work shows affinities with the Impressionist movement.
   這位藝術家的作品與印象派運動有相似之處。