每日一词：prone20190115

prone：likely to do something or be affected by something, especially something bad

例句：Japan is prone to earthquakes and typhoons.

仿写：Philippines is prone to typhoons and storms.

易于...的=likely, inclined

be prone to + n/to do

例句：Most people are prone to anxiety during a test.

仿写：I am prone to anxiety in the public speaking.

prone 的另一个常见用法是与名词连用构成形容词，表示“易受…影响的”

例句：American football and ice hockey players are prone to injury.

翻译：Overweight people are prone to high blood pressure and high blood sugar.

造句：Bad-tempered people are prone to live a short life.

Positive people are prone to overcome difficulties.