disposition
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++dis·po·si·tion /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ ●○○ noun formal 1 [countable 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 [countable 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 [uncountable] 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 [countable, uncountable]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
Examples from the Corpus
disposition• It also works to create a disposition of self-confidence and thus to keep gates open to new possibilities.• Her cheerful disposition, sympathy, and tact made her popular.• But such rectitude could only come when the inner disposition was right.• But Thieu Tri had chosen him as heir because of his mild disposition, and visitors to his court confirmed his moderation.• This sense of order is a given, fundamental, rather than negotiated, disposition.• The precise disposition, organisation and arrangement of these two discourses constitutes the basic fabric of Nizan's fictional technique.• This is not a film for those in search of easy entertainment or simple dispositions of good and evil.• Once the private car and Tokimo were put solely at the disposition of Amy, Amelia, and Muriel.of a nervous/sociable/sensitive etc disposition• She was of a nervous disposition, Miss Kilspindie.disposition of• There are questions about the disposition of thousands of American troops in Germany.• The disposition of an individual's estate need not be a difficult thing.dis·po·si·tion nounChineseSyllable
character which someone makes particular likely a of type Corpus
disposition
dis‧po‧si‧tion /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
noun formal
1. [countable usually singular] a particular type of character which makes someone likely to behave or react in a certain way
SYN temperament
of a nervous/sociable/sensitive etc disposition (=having a nervous etc character)
The film is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition.
have a cheerful/sunny etc disposition (=have a happy character)
2. [singular] a tendency or willingness to behave in a particular way
SYN inclination
have/show a disposition to do something
Neither side shows the slightest disposition to compromise.
disposition towards
Most children have a disposition towards obedience.
3. [countable usually singular] the position or arrangement of something in a particular place
disposition of
a map showing the disposition of American forces
4. [uncountable] formal the way in which something is dealt with or used
disposition of
A solicitor advised him as to the disposition of the money.
5. [uncountable and countable] law the act of formally giving property to someone:
the disposition of assets on death
dis‧po‧si‧tion /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
noun formal1. [countable usually singular] a particular type of character which makes someone likely to behave or react in a certain way
SYN temperament
of a nervous/sociable/sensitive etc disposition (=having a nervous etc character)
have a cheerful/sunny etc disposition (=have a happy character)
2. [singular] a tendency or willingness to behave in a particular way
SYN inclination
have/show a disposition to do something
disposition towards
3. [countable usually singular] the position or arrangement of something in a particular place
disposition of
4. [uncountable] formal the way in which something is dealt with or used
disposition of
5. [uncountable and countable] law the act of formally giving property to someone: