predispose
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1 [Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被動語態(tài), Tnt]
~ sb to/towards sth influence sb (in a specified way) in advance 事先(在某方面)影響某人
His early training predisposed him to a life of adventure. 他早年所受的教養(yǎng)使他熱衷於冒險(xiǎn)活動.
be predisposed in sb's favour, ie be inclined to favour him 偏向某人(因事先受到影響).
2 [Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被動語態(tài)]
~ sb to sth cause sb to be liable to sth 使某人傾向於某事物; 使某人易患某病
The inhabitants are predisposed to rheumatism by the damp climate. 因氣候潮濕, 居民易患風(fēng)濕癥.