habit noun (REPEATED ACTION)
B1 [ C or U ] something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it
習慣 I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit.
我出於習慣總是買同一個牌子的牙膏。
I'm trying not to get into (= start) the habit of always having biscuits with my coffee.
我盡量避免養成喝咖啡時總是吃餅乾的習慣。
I used to swim twice a week, but I seem to have got out of (= ended) the habit recently.
我過去每周遊兩次泳，但最近似乎打破了這個習慣。
I was taught to drive by my boyfriend and I'm afraid I've picked up (= caught) some of his bad habits.
我跟我的男友學開車，恐怕我已經染上了他的一些壞習慣。
I'm trying to get him to break (= end intentionally) the habit of switching on the TV when he comes home at night.
我設法讓他改掉晚上一回家就打開電視的習慣。
More examples
- It's so hard to stop smoking when it's been a lifelong habit.
- Get into the habit of tuning your guitar every day before you practise.
- Picking your nose is a revolting habit.
- Members of the public were asked about their shopping habits.
- We've fallen into the habit of getting up late on Saturday mornings.
