释义 |
predispose /priːdɪspəʊz; name priːdɪspoʊz/ [transitive] (formal) (especially of sb's character, opinions, mood or experience) to influence sb so that they are likely to think or behave in a particular way(尤指某人的性格、观点、情绪或经历)使倾向于,使受影响◆one theory is that some people are predisposed to criminal behaviour because of their genetic make-up.有一种理论认为,某些人由于基因构成的原因容易犯罪。◆certain experiences can predispose a child towards a feeling of helplessness.某些经历易使儿童产生无助感。 |