predisposed
UK [ˌpri:.dɪ'spəʊzd] US [-'spoʊzd] adjective
be predisposed to/towards sth
■to be more likely than other people to have a medical condition or to behave in a particular way 易感染…；更倾向于，更有可能•Researchers have discovered that the children of these patients are genetically predisposed to cancer.研究者发现这些病人的子女容易透过遗传罹患癌症。 •The president is predisposed towards negotiation and favours a peaceful way of resolving the crisis.总统更倾向于谈判，支援以和平的方式解决危机。 |