单词 | incline |
释义 | Word Frequency inclineverb (ɪnˈklaɪn) 1. to deviate or cause to deviate from a particular plane, esp a vertical or horizontal plane; slope or slant 2. (when tr, may take an infinitive) to be disposed or cause to be disposed (towards some attitude or to do something) he inclines towards levity that does not incline me to think that you are right 3. to bend or lower (part of the body, esp the head), as in a bow or in order to listen 4. incline one's ear noun (ˈɪnklaɪn, ɪnˈklaɪn) 5. an inclined surface or slope; gradient 6. short for inclined railway Derived forms incliner (inˈcliner) noun Word origin C13: from Latin inclīnāre to cause to lean, from clīnāre to bend; see lean1 |
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