predispose
US /ˌprid·ɪˈspoʊz/
UK /ˌpriː.dɪˈspəʊz/
动词
使易于, 使倾向于
to make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition
示例:
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His childhood experiences predisposed him to anxiety.
他的童年经历使他易患焦虑症。
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A genetic factor may predispose some individuals to certain diseases.
遗传因素可能使某些个体易患某些疾病。