| 单词 | predispose |
| 释义 | predispose (priːdɪspoʊz ) Word forms: predisposes , predisposing , predisposed 1. verb If something predisposes you to think or behave in a particular way, it makes it likely that you will think or behave in that way. [formal] They take pains to hire people whose personalities predispose them to serve customers well. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Certain factors predispose some individuals to criminal behaviour. [VERB noun + to] Synonyms: incline, influence, prepare, prompt predisposed adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, usually ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] Franklin was predisposed to believe him. ...people who are predisposed to violent crime. Synonyms: inclined, willing, given, minded 2. verb If something predisposes you to a disease or illness, it makes it likely that you will suffer from that disease or illness. [formal] ...a gene that predisposes people to depression. [VERB noun + to] predisposed adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] Some people are genetically predisposed to diabetes. [+ to] Synonyms: susceptible, subject, prone, liable |
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