"prone" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 易于...的
• 倾向于...的

Definition

很可能会做、经历或遭受某事，尤其是负面的或不想要的事情。也可指身体正面朝下躺着。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常和负面情况连用（如“prone to mistakes”意思是“容易犯错”）。正式/中性用词。在医学中“prone position”指趴姿，对应“supine”。不要与“inclined”混淆，后者多表达喜好。

Examples

She is prone to colds during winter.

她在冬天**容易**感冒。

This area is prone to flooding.

这个地区**易于**发生洪水。

He lay in a prone position on the sand.

他**俯卧**在沙滩上。

Kids are especially prone to making a mess when painting.

孩子们画画时特别**容易**弄得一团糟。

After so many late nights, I'm prone to forgetting things lately.

最近熬夜太多，我**容易**忘事。

If you're prone to allergies, be careful around cats.

如果你**容易**过敏，小心猫咪。