vt.【書】

1. 使預先有傾向（或意向）[O][O2]
   His modesty and generosity predispose people to like him.

   他的謙虛和慷慨使得人們未經接觸就喜歡他。

   Frustration predisposes him to look on the dark side of things.

   挫折使他遇事只看其陰暗面。

2. 使易受感染；使易接受[（+to）]
   Fatigue predisposes one to cold.

   疲勞使人容易感冒。

3. 預先處理（或安排）

vi.【書】

1. 易感染[（+to）]
   Poor health predisposes to infection.

   健康狀況不佳易受感染。

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