be prone to something/do something

Related to word: prone

Pharse

Definition (倾向)

  1. Having a tendency to experience something negative, such as illness or undesirable behavior.

    表示容易遭受(疾病)或具有(负面)倾向。

    • Due to prolonged sitting, he is prone to backaches.

      由于长时间坐着,他容易背痛。

    • This old house is very prone to leaks in the winter.

      这栋老房子在冬天很容易漏水。

    • This plant is prone to frost damage.

      这种植物容易受到霜冻的损害。