/əˈfɪnɪtɪ/
If you have an affinity with someone or something, you feel that you are similar to them or that you know and understand them very well. A liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics
He has a close affinity with the landscape and people he knew when he was growing up.
She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water.
[sing.] ~ (for/with sb/sth) |~ (between A and B) a strong feeling that you understand sb/sth and like them or it 喜好;喜爱 SYN rapport
Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature.
萨姆在乡下出生,特别喜爱大自然。