predisposition
英 /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ 美 /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
- n. 易感体质；患病倾向A natural tendency to develop a particular illness or condition.
- n. 性情倾向；偏好A natural tendency to behave or think in a particular way.
My doctor explained that a predisposition does not guarantee illness.
医生向我解释，有患病倾向并不意味着一定会生病。
Although genetic predisposition influences the risk of diabetes, regular exercise and a balanced diet can offer protection.
虽然遗传易感性会影响患糖尿病的风险，但规律运动和均衡饮食能起到保护作用。
搭配
genetic predisposition 遗传易感性a predisposition to diabetes 糖尿病易感体质a predisposition towards anxiety 焦虑倾向
辨析提示
常接to；表示更易发生，不代表必然发生。
词族
predispose (v.)、predisposed (adj.)
近义 susceptibility、inclination
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