mindmap root((倾向)) incline implies a tendency to favor one of two or more actions or conclusions: ~d to do nothing for the moment. bias suggests a settled and predictable leaning in one direction and connotes unfaire prejudice: ~ed against young urban professionals. dispose suggests an affecting of one's mood or temper so as to incline one toward something or someone: the sunny day ~d her to think more positively. predispose implies the operation of a disposing influence well in advance of the opportunity to manifest itself: fictional violence ~s them to accept violence in real life.