disposition
/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃn; ˌdɪspə`zɪʃən/ n[sing]
1 person's natural qualities of mind and character 性情; 性格
a calm, irritable, cheerful, boastful, etc disposition 沉静、 易怒、 开朗、 自负等的性格.
2 ~ to sth/to do sth (fml 文) inclination; tendency 意向; 倾向
a disposition to jealousy/to be jealous 爱忌妒
There was a general disposition to ignore the problem. 人们一般都忽视了这个问题.
3 arrangement; placing 安排; 布置
A defector revealed the disposition of the enemy fleet. 有一名叛变者透露了敌方舰队的部署.