| [/ˏpriːdɪˈspəuz; ˏpridɪsˋpoz/] v (fml 文) 用法:
1 [Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被动语态, Tnt] ~ sb to/towards sth influence sb (in a specified way) in advance 事先（在某方面）影响某人:
His early training predisposed him to a life of adventure. 他早年所受的教养使他热衷於冒险活动. *
be predisposed in sb's favour, ie be inclined to favour him 偏向某人（因事先受到影响）. 用法:
2 [Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被动语态] ~ sb to sth cause sb to be liable to sth 使某人倾向於某事物; 使某人易患某病:
The inhabitants are predisposed to rheumatism by the damp climate. 因气候潮湿, 居民易患风湿症. |