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disposition

UK //ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən//US //ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dispositio',意为'安排'或'布置',由 'dis-'(分开)和 'ponere'(放置)组成。

noun

❶ 指一个人天生的性格或性情,描述其对待事物的自然倾向或态度。

“She has a cheerful disposition that makes everyone around her happy.”

(她性格开朗,让周围的人都感到快乐。)

“His calm disposition helps him handle stressful situations well.”

(他性情冷静,能很好地处理压力大的情况。)

❶ 指安排或处理事情的方式,或物品的摆放顺序。

“The disposition of furniture in the room creates a cozy atmosphere.”

(房间里家具的摆放营造出温馨的氛围。)

“The general planned the disposition of troops carefully.”

(将军仔细规划了部队的部署。)

同义词:temperament, nature, character, arrangement, organization

常见短语

at someone's disposition — 表示某人可以自由使用或支配某物,通常指资源或帮助的可用性。

“All the tools are at your disposition for the project.”

(这个项目所需的所有工具都供你使用。)