predispose

🇺🇸 /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz/ 🇬🇧 /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz/
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verb
R

to make someone more likely to think or act in a certain way

His positive attitude predisposed him to find a solution to the problem.

他的积极态度使他倾向于找到问题的答案。

R

to make it more likely that you will get a certain disease or health condition

A poor diet can predispose you to various health issues.

不良的饮食习惯可能使你容易患上各种健康问题。

translation

v. 使倾向于, 使易感染

词形变化

3rd Present predisposes
Past predisposed
Perfect predisposed
Progressive predisposing