prone
adjective
Definitions of prone adjective
position(位置)
- formal(正式)
in a face-down position
俯卧的；趴着的
At the scene of the accident, a man was found lying prone on the ground, apparently unconscious.
在事故现场，一名男子被发现俯卧在地上，显然失去了意识。
She likes to lie prone on the yoga mat when doing stretches.
她喜欢在做伸展运动时趴在瑜伽垫上。
The police found him lying prone on the beach, seemingly sunbathing.
警察发现他俯卧在沙滩上，似乎在晒日光浴。
Phrases of prone adjective
- be prone to something/do something
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。
suffix
Definitions of prone suffix
- C2
having a tendency or likelihood of experiencing a particular problem or condition
有...倾向的；易于遭受…的
The city is flood-prone.
这座城市容易发生洪水。
She has been illness-prone since she was a child and easily catches colds.
她从小就体弱多病，很容易感冒。
This plant is fungus-prone.
这种植物容易感染真菌。