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I used to have huge affection against animals since I was very young

동물에 대한 애정이 어릴적부터 아주 강했다 를 말하고싶은데

I used to like animals ever since I was very young 이건 너무 간단해서 뭔가 더 고급지게 표현하고싶은데ㅠㅠ

[익인1]

used to 보단 현재완료가 더 좋을 것같앙

[글쓴이]

I had huge affection against animals since I was young??

[익인2]

have had!