dis·po·si·tion /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ ●○○ noun formal 1 [countableC usually singular]CHARACTER/PERSONALITY a particular type of character which makes someone likely to behave or react in a certain way 性情,性格 SYN temperamentof a nervous/sociable/sensitive etc disposition (=having a nervous etc character) 性格焦虑/合群/敏感等的 The film is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition. 这部影片不适合神经质的人观看。
have a cheerful/sunny etc disposition (=have a happy character) 具有乐观/开朗等的性格
2 [singular]BEHAVE a tendency or willingness to behave in a particular way 意向,倾向 SYN inclinationhave/show a disposition to do something Neither side shows the slightest disposition to compromise. 双方都没有表露出丝毫妥协的意思。
disposition towards Most children have a disposition towards obedience. 大部分儿童都有服从的倾向。
3 [countableC usually singular]ARRANGE A GROUP OF THINGS OR PEOPLE the position or arrangement of something in a particular place 安排,布置disposition of a map showing the disposition of American forces 显示美军部署的地图
4 [uncountableU] formal the way in which something is dealt with or used 处置,处理disposition of A solicitor advised him as to the disposition of the money. 事务律师建议他如何处置这笔钱。
5 [countableC, uncountableU]SCL law the act of formally giving property to someone 〔财产的〕赠予,让渡,处置 the disposition of assets on death 身后财产的处置