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susceptible

🇬🇧 UK/sә'septәbl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Likely to be affected or harmed by something; easily influenced or deceived.

易受影响的,易感的,容易上当的

n.

A person who is vulnerable to infection by a certain disease.

易感者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
susunder, below
+
cepttake, seize, hold
+
iblecapable of, worthy of
=susceptible

Common Collocations

  • 1.susceptible to infection易受感染
  • 2.highly susceptible高度易感
  • 3.susceptible to manipulation容易被操控
  • 4.particularly susceptible尤为脆弱

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Elderly people are particularly susceptible to complications from the flu.

  • 2.

    Young consumers are highly susceptible to advertising and social media influence.

  • 3.

    The wooden structure was susceptible to damage from moisture and insects.

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