predispose
US /ˌprid·ɪˈspoʊz/
UK /ˌpriː.dɪˈspəʊz/
動詞
使易於, 使傾向於
to make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition
範例:
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His childhood experiences predisposed him to anxiety.
他的童年經歷使他易患焦慮症。
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A genetic factor may predispose some individuals to certain diseases.
遺傳因素可能使某些個體易患某些疾病。