predispose
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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).
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.
🗣️ 情景例句
kick off your shoes, and sit down.
脱掉你的鞋子, 坐下来。
As far as I'm concerned, you can stay out all night.
对我来说,你可以整晚都在外面。
I had nearly reached the town, when the young man suddenly said, very slowly, Do you speak English?'