disposition

pronunciation

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  • n.
    性情,性格
    意向,倾向
    安排,配置
    <军>部署,战略(战术)计划

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Example

1. A cheery disposition may be necessary for societies to function .
乐观的性格对社会的正常运作可能是必不可少的。
2. Seek out those with an upbeat disposition you 'll find it is infectious .
寻找那些性格积极向上的人你会发现乐观是可以传染的。
3. Their lovable and gentle disposition and adorable wrinkles make them a popular breed .
它们讨人喜欢而温和的性格和身上可爱的皱纹让它们成为人气宠物。
4. Aside from the physical requirements of the job , the candidate must also possess a pleasant and adaptable disposition , the paper said .
该报表示,除了满足该宇航员这一工作的身体要求之外,候选人还必须具有令人愉快与容易相处的性格。
5. Those of a nervous disposition must find the stress unbearable partly because it is impossible to really know all that goes on inside a large organisation .
那些性格易于紧张的人肯定会发现这种压力无法忍受,这在一定程度上是因为我们无法真正了解一家大公司内部发生的一切。

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