be prone to something/do something

相关词: prone

片语

Definition (傾向)

  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(負面)傾向。

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

      由於長時間坐著,他容易背痛。

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

      這棟老房子在冬天很容易漏水。

    • This plant is prone to frost damage.

      這種植物容易受到霜凍的損害。