predispose towards

US /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz təˈwɔːrdz/
UK /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz təˈwɔːrdz/
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1.

使倾向于, 使易于

make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition

:
His genetics predispose him towards certain health conditions.
他的基因使他倾向于某些健康状况。
A positive attitude can predispose you towards success.
积极的态度可以使你倾向于成功。