habit noun (REPEATED ACTION)
B1 [ C or U ] something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it
习惯 I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit.
我出于习惯总是买同一个牌子的牙膏。
I'm trying not to get into (= start) the habit of always having biscuits with my coffee.
我尽量避免养成喝咖啡时总是吃饼干的习惯。
I used to swim twice a week, but I seem to have got out of (= ended) the habit recently.
我过去每周游两次泳，但最近似乎打破了这个习惯。
I was taught to drive by my boyfriend and I'm afraid I've picked up (= caught) some of his bad habits.
我跟我的男友学开车，恐怕我已经染上了他的一些坏习惯。
I'm trying to get him to break (= end intentionally) the habit of switching on the TV when he comes home at night.
我设法让他改掉晚上一回家就打开电视的习惯。
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.
