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单词 disposition
释义
disposition
(dɪspəzɪʃən )
Word forms: dispositions
1. countable noun
Someone's disposition is the way that they tend to behave or feel.
The rides are unsuitable for people of a nervous disposition.
He was a man of decisive action and an adventurous disposition.
...his friendly and cheerful disposition.
Synonyms: character, nature, spirit, make-up  
2. singular noun [usually NOUN to-infinitive]
A disposition to do something is a willingness to do it. [formal]
This has given him a disposition to consider our traditions critically.
They show no disposition to improvise or to take risks.
Synonyms: tendency, inclination, propensity, habit  
3. singular noun
If you refer to the disposition of a number of objects, you mean the pattern in which they are arranged or their positions in relation to each other. [formal]
...to understand the buildings from the disposition of walls and entrances.
Synonyms: arrangement, grouping, ordering, organization  
4. countable noun
The disposition of money or property is the act of giving or distributing it to a number of people. [law]
Judge Stacks was appointed to oversee the disposition of funds. [+ of]
Synonyms: control, management, direction, regulation  
Collocations:
final disposition
The magistrate's order was vacated, and the case was remanded to lower court for its final disposition, consistent with the ruling above.
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I will favor anything that brings some final disposition to this matter.
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No documents have been found giving details of her final disposition.
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Depending on the jurisdiction, intestacy laws or a will may determine the final disposition of the estate.
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However, the prisoner needs to enter a request for final disposition to begin the clock.
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friendly disposition
Should have outgoing, friendly disposition at all times.
Christianity Today
His polite, friendly disposition and his entertaining games have made him one of the most popular world champions.
Times, Sunday Times
Serge has golden hair and deep blue eyes and possesses a friendly disposition.
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genetic disposition
This can trigger a reaction in those with a genetic disposition to allergies - causing hayfever, asthma and eczema.
The Sun
There are several factors that might elevate blood results, such as genetic disposition, natural biological variation, analyser error, altitude exposure and acute illness.
Times, Sunday Times
The findings indicate that environmental factors are involved along with a genetic disposition.
Globe and Mail
Before initial employment in the platinum salt areas, a medicalscreening procedure was undertaken so as to avoid employing people who had a genetic disposition to allergy.
Times, Sunday Times
Physical factors like genetic disposition are another common possible explanation.
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gentle disposition
Those with a gentle disposition, look away now.
The Sun
The younger brother was a boxer of gentle disposition.
Times, Sunday Times
Garth spoke favorably of his former charge, complimenting the gelding's gentle disposition and work ethic.
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They are very self-sufficient due to their varied foraging habits, low birth weights, gentle disposition and hardiness.
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He was known as a normal student, humble and with a gentle disposition.
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happy disposition
I think my happy disposition and confidence used to flummox people.
Times, Sunday Times
Further they are kind, free from jealousy, righteous, have their sense under control, of happy disposition, and ardent in everything they do.
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Frank for frankness, merry for a happy disposition, well for health and abounding vitality.
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For example, 50% are described as unusually sociable, 30% as engaging in only minimal interaction with others, 74% as liking routine and 87% as having a happy disposition.
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natural disposition
In short, we seem to have a natural disposition to worship, perform rituals, sing and celebrate together, feeling our separateness dissolve into the experience of community.
Times, Sunday Times
Some have joy as a natural disposition.
Times, Sunday Times
The earliest solitary humans possessed a basic drive for self-preservation and a natural disposition to compassion or pity.
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In his early years, he showed a natural disposition and interest in literature.
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It can be demonstrated that humans have a natural disposition to trust and to judge trustworthiness that can be traced to the neurobiological structure and activity of a human brain.
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pleasant disposition
The combined breed standard for all four sections defines the breed as a strong, versatile horse with pleasant disposition.
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She has a pleasant disposition and projects an air of wisdom, but also comes across as deeply mysterious.
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He was regarded by his contemporaries as possessing a pleasant disposition, but also as foolish and unsuited for the business of the state.
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positive disposition
He was known for his self-deprecating humor and detached, bleak outlook on the world, while maintaining a generally positive disposition in spite of it.
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Positive disposition can be grown up in clean and beautiful environment with love in the human relationship.
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On teacher/course evaluations, it was found that teachers who have a positive disposition towards the course content tend to transfer their passion to receptive students.
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sensitive disposition
But those of a sensitive disposition might want to avoid this.
The Sun (2008)
So, if you're of a sensitive disposition, you might want to rent another film.
The Sun (2009)
It is an intriguing insight into India's often complex relationship with wild animals - but not a wildlife film for viewers with a sensitive disposition.
The Sun (2013)
sunny disposition
Do you wish, as we all do, that you had a sunnier disposition?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Here he explains why fair weather equals a sunny disposition.
The Sun (2008)
Their sunny disposition, in victory and in defeat, is moulded by a captain for whom cricket is important but not the be-all and end-all.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Translations:
Chinese: 性情
Japanese: 気質
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