creature of habit: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- A person who consistently follows the same routines, behaviors, or patterns and is inclined to prefer familiar habits over change.
Examples
BetaMy grandfather is definitely a creature of habit; he drinks the same coffee every morning without fail.
我的祖父绝对是个习惯成性的人；他每天早上都会喝同样的咖啡，从不例外。
Are you a creature of habit, or do you like to try new things all the time?
你是个习惯成性的人，还是喜欢一直尝试新事物？
She had been a creature of habit for years but decided to shake things up and travel spontaneously.
她多年来一直习惯成性，但决定改变一下，随性旅行。
- A mildly disparaging term for someone perceived as inflexible or resistant to new ideas because of entrenched habits.
Examples
BetaHe’s such a creature of habit that he refuses to consider any new methods at work.
他真是个固执己见的人，拒绝考虑工作中的任何新方法。
I called her a creature of habit jokingly because she always orders the same dish at the restaurant.
我开玩笑地叫她习惯成性，因为她在餐厅总是点同样的菜。
Being a creature of habit can sometimes limit creativity and openness to change.
习惯成性有时会限制创造力和对变化的开放态度。
Examples:
- EN: Holmes is a creature of habit.ES: - No, lo suyo es detectar criminales.
- EN: Holmes is a creature of habit.ES: - No, lo suyo es detectar criminales.
- EN: An intellectual's strength is limited by his field of reference; he is as much a creature of habit as a cow chewing the cud.ES: Los intelectuales, que sólo saben de lo que conocen, están tan encerrados en sus hábitos y sus convenciones como los rumiantes en sus pequeñas necesidades naturales.
- EN: I'm very much a creature of habit, Doctor.ES: Yo soy muy de costumbres, doctor.
- EN: My director is a creature of habit.ES: Mi jefe es una criatura de hábitos.
- EN: I'm a creature of habit and it's time for me to retire.ES: Soy un hombre de costumbres, y es hora de retirarme.
- EN: It's been this way for years and I see no reason to change. - I am a creature of habit.ES: Porque han sido así durante miles de años y no veo por qué cambiar.
- EN: I had you down as a creature of habit.ES: Creía que era un hombre de hábitos fijos.
- EN: My brother happens to be a creature of habit.ES: - Le diré algo. Mi hermano es un esclavo de las costumbres.
- EN: Well, you certainly are a creature of habit.ES: Tú sí que eres una criatura de costumbres.
- EN: He's a creature of habit.ES: Es un tipo de costumbres.
- EN: What can I say? I guess I'm a creature of habit.ES: Supongo que soy criatura de costumbres.
- EN: I take it your mother's a creature of habit.ES: Tu madre debe ser un animal de costumbres.
- EN: I'm a creature of habit.ES: Soy un animal de costumbres.
- EN: [clucking tongue] You've become a creature of habit.ES: Te has vuelto una criatura de hábitos.
- EN: I'm sorry, but I'm a creature of habit. I think I'd rather have my old chair back.ES: Disculpa pero soy criatura de hábitos Creo que mejor traigo el viejo.
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