disposition
noun
ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən
noun
1
a
particular
type
of
character
which
makes
someone
likely
to
behave
or
react
in
a
certain
way
性情，性格;
C usually singular 一般用单数
of
a
nervous/sociable/sensitive
etc
disposition
(having
a
nervous
etc
character)
焦虑/合群/敏感等的性格
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
2
a
tendency
or
willingness
to
behave
in
a
particular
way
意向，倾向;
singular 单数
have/show
a
disposition
to
do
sth
Neither
side
shows
the
slightest
disposition
to
compromise.
双方都没有表露出丝毫妥协的意思。
[+
towards
]
Most
children
have
a
disposition
towards
obedience.
大部分儿童都有服从的倾向。
3
the
position
or
arrangement
of
something
in
a
particular
place
安排，布置
C usually singular 一般用单数
[+
of
]
a
map
showing
the
disposition
of
American
forces
展示美军部署的地图
4
the
way
in
which
something
is
dealt
with
or
used
[正式] 处置，安排
U | formal
[+
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
the
act
of
formally
giving
property
to
someone
[法律] 〔财产的〕赠予，让渡，处置
C,U | law
the
disposition
of
assets
on
death
死后对财产的处置