predispose towards
US /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz təˈwɔːrdz/
UK /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz təˈwɔːrdz/
1.
使倾向于, 使易于
make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition
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His genetics predispose him towards certain health conditions.
他的基因使他倾向于某些健康状况。
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A positive attitude can predispose you towards success.
积极的态度可以使你倾向于成功。