disposition
/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
CEFR level C2Topic EmotionWord #7166 in the learning path
性情；性格
Definitions
n. a person's usual mood and way of behaving
性情；性格
n. a natural tendency or willingness to do something
倾向；意愿
n. the arrangement of people or things in particular positions
部署；排列
Example
Her cheerful disposition makes even rainy mornings feel brighter.
她开朗的性格让阴雨天的早晨也显得明亮起来。
Children with a cautious disposition may benefit from gradual exposure to unfamiliar classroom activities.
性格谨慎的孩子逐步接触陌生的课堂活动，可能会从中受益。
Collocations
- cheerful disposition
- a disposition to help
- a disposition towards anxiety
Synonyms
- temperament
- inclination
Usage tip
性情义常用单数；a disposition to do表示做某事的倾向。
FAQ
- What does disposition mean?
- a person's usual mood and way of behaving a natural tendency or willingness to do something the arrangement of people or things in particular positions
- How is disposition pronounced?
- UK /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/, US /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
