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propense

/proh-pens/US // proʊˈpɛns //

支出,支出费用,支出的费用,支出的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Archaic.

    • : having a tendency toward; prone; inclined.

Examples

  • It is, however, not to be omitted, that he appears always propense towards the side of mercy.

  • Thou know'st Achilles fiery, and propense Blame to impute even where blame is none.

  • Thou know'st how rash is youth, and how propense To pass the bounds by decency prescribed,730 Quick, but not wise.

  • I shall provide in them a particular antidote to those defects to which nature has made you most propense.

  • It might seem that he was about this time in a state of feeling propense to love.