prone
/prəʊn/ · /proʊn/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6871 in the learning path
易于遭受的；有倾向的
Definitions
adj. Likely to experience something undesirable or behave a certain way
易于遭受的；有倾向的
adj. Lying flat with the face pointing downwards
俯卧的
Example
My skin is prone to dryness in cold weather.
我的皮肤在寒冷天气里容易干燥。
Coastal settlements are increasingly prone to flooding as sea levels rise and extreme storms become more frequent.
随着海平面上升和极端风暴日益频繁，沿海居民区越来越容易遭受洪灾。
Collocations
- prone to injury
- prone to flooding
- accident-prone
- lie prone
Word family
- proneness (n.)
Synonyms
- susceptible
- vulnerable
Usage tip
prone to后接名词或动名词，通常指不好的情况。
FAQ
- What does prone mean?
- Likely to experience something undesirable or behave a certain way Lying flat with the face pointing downwards
- How is prone pronounced?
- UK /prəʊn/, US /proʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
