be inclined to do sth
倾向做某事
He was inclined to give them a free hand.
他倾向于放手让他们干。
As such things are inclined to do, and gave to his wife's mind its subdued and tactful turn, anxious to avoid taciturn replies.
事情往往是这样的，就使他的妻子不得不低声下气，见机行事，一心只想避免一问三不响。