to be prone to sth
+ depression, infection, nerves, heart attack易遭受…的
For all her experience, she was still prone to nerves.尽管有经验, 她还是很容易紧张。
He was prone to indigestion after rich restaurant meals.在餐馆吃过油腻食物之后, 他常会消化不良。
He was prone to depression.他很容易沮丧。
+ violence有…倾向
We know males are more prone to violence.我们知道雄性更具有暴力倾向。