a.

1. 喜歡的；愛好的[F][（+of）]
   Tom is fond of music.

   湯姆喜愛音樂。

   She is very fond of ballet.

   她很喜歡芭蕾。

2. 溺愛的；溫柔的，多情的[B]
   The fond father smiled with pleasure.

   溺愛孩子的父親高興地微笑了。

3. （願望等）不大可能實現的；盲目相信的[B]

adj.

1. (fond of) having an affection or liking for.
   ▸affectionate; loving:

   fond memories.
2. (of a hope or belief) foolishly optimistic; naive.