s. having a tendency (to); often used in combination
s. lying face downward
a. 俯伏的, 面向下的, 有...倾向的
[医] 旋前的, 伏的, 俯的
1. He is prone to making mistakes when he is tired.
他在疲倦时容易犯错误。
2. The area is prone to flooding during heavy rain.
这个地区在大雨期间容易发生洪水。
3. Children are often prone to catching colds in winter.
孩子们在冬天常常容易感冒。