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predisposed

UK //ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊzd//US //ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'praedispositus',由 'prae-'(预先)和 'dispositus'(安排)组成,16世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指某人因性格、经历或生理原因而更容易以特定方式思考、感受或行动,通常带有倾向性。

“She was predisposed to trust people easily due to her optimistic nature.”

(由于天性乐观,她容易轻信他人。)

“Genetics may make some people predisposed to certain diseases.”

(基因可能使某些人更容易患上特定疾病。)

同义词:inclined, prone, liable

常见短语

predisposed to — 表示对某事物有先天倾向或易感性,常用于描述性格特征或健康风险。

“Some breeds of dogs are predisposed to hip problems.”

(某些犬种天生容易患髋关节疾病。)