adj.有做…倾向的，俯卧的，易于遭受，有做(坏事)的倾向，易于遭受…的

Mary is prone to colds.
玛丽易患感冒。
Tom was found lying in a prone position.
人们发现汤姆俯卧着。
She is prone to headaches when she doesn't get enough sleep.
她睡眠不足时容易头痛。
Children who spend too much time watching TV are more prone to obesity.
看电视时间过长的孩子更容易肥胖。
He's prone to fits of anger, so it's best not to provoke him.
他容易发怒，所以最好不要激怒他。
People with a family history of heart disease are more prone to it.
有心脏病家族史的人更容易患心脏病。
The area is prone to flooding during the rainy season.
这个地区在雨季时易发生水灾。
She's prone to exaggerate her achievements, which can be annoying.
她倾向于夸大自己的成就，这有时很烦人。
People who smoke are more prone to lung cancer.
吸烟者更容易得肺癌。
The equipment is prone to breakdowns if not properly maintained.
如果不妥善保养，这设备容易出故障。
He's prone to depression and needs regular support from his friends.
他容易抑郁，需要朋友们经常支持。
The soil in this region is prone to erosion due to heavy rainfall.
这个地区的土壤由于降雨量大而易受侵蚀。