"given to doing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 易于（做某事）
• 喜欢（做某事）

Definition

用来形容某人常常做某事或有某种行为习惯，多表示一种倾向或习惯。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Given to doing' 属于正式、带点老式的表达，后面接动名词（如 'given to complaining'），表示一种很强的习惯或倾向。不要和 'used to doing'（习惯于）混淆，多见于书面语或人物描写。

Examples

He is given to doing things without thinking.

他**常常做**事不经过思考。

She is given to laughing at small jokes.

她**很容易因为小笑话而笑**。

Children are often given to asking many questions.

孩子们**总是喜欢问**很多问题。

She’s given to worrying about things she can’t change.

她总是**容易为无法改变的事情担心**。

My boss is given to losing his temper in meetings.

我的老板在开会时**容易发脾气**。

I’m not given to making big speeches, but I’ll say a few words.

我**不太喜欢发表**长篇大论，但我还是说几句。