Amy
be subject/susceptible/prone/likely to bouts of cold
I think these sentences mean the same thing essentially. If they are arranged in order of climbing formality.
It would be (1=2)>4>3. Is it right?
1.He was subject to bouts of cold.
2.He was susceptible to bouts of cold.
3.He is likely to get bouts of cold.
4.He is prone to get bouts of cold.
2012年8月26日 19:23
回答 · 10
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I agree with Michael.
Also, since English isn't as clear-cut about formality levels as Korean, what may sound more formal to one person could seem not as formal to another (although to me, the order of rising formality you stated sounds about right). However, none of the sentences would sound rude or too informal if you were speaking to a respected person.
2012年8月26日
1
Essentially the same, no English speakers would think that any of the sentences were odd or would misunderstand your meaning.
I would probably say either of
"He is prone to bouts of cold"
or
"He is prone to getting bouts of cold"
2012年8月26日
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