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lean
lean
Meaning of lean
English
to bend your body or tilt something so it is not straight
中文
使身体或某物弯向一边
Pronunciation
British English
/liːn/
American English
/liːn/
lean with Chinese translation
lean usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
His body slowly leaned forward.
他的身体慢慢向前倾斜。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Don't lean forward, or you'll fall.
别往前倾斜，会摔倒的。
lean synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between lean, bend, tilt, and incline
B
🇬🇧English
bend
To curve the body: bend down.
very often
ENHe bent down to tie his shoe.
T
🇬🇧English
tilt
To move something so it slopes.
often
ENTilt the bottle a little when you pour.
Advanced: broader words
I
🇬🇧English
incline
Formal: to lean or slope.
rare word
ENShe inclined her head in greeting.
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Questions about this word
What does lean mean?
to bend your body or tilt something so it is not straight
How do you pronounce lean?
lean is pronounced [liːn].
How is lean used in a sentence?
他的身体慢慢向前倾斜。 Translation: His body slowly leaned forward.
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