Predispose
vt. 预先处置, 使预先有倾向
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
predispose
v
(fml 文)
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
He's going to be fine.
他不会有事了。
Goodbye. Remember to look me up if you're ever in Washington.
再见。要是你光临华盛顿的话，别忘了来看我。
The fax has greatly changed office work, especially in China.
特别是在中国，传真机大大地改变了办公室的工作。