incline
- v.(使)倾向于，有…的趋势;(使)倾斜;点头(尤指以示同意、欢迎等)
- n.斜坡;倾斜;斜度
复数： inclines 过去式： inclined 现在分词： inclining 过去分词： inclined 第三人称单数： inclines
in- 在内,进入,使 + clin 倾斜,斜坡 + -e
inclineverb
（使）倾向于，有…的趋势
to tend to think or behave in a particular way; to make sb do this
I incline to the view that we should take no action at this stage.
我倾向于认为我们在这个阶段不应采取行动。
The government is more effective than we incline to think.
政府的效率比我们所惯常以为的要高。
Lack of money inclines many young people towards crime.
缺钱使很多年轻人产生了犯罪倾向。
His obvious sincerity inclined me to trust him.
他满脸的真诚，让我愿意相信他。
点头（尤指以示同意、欢迎等）
to bend your head forward, especially as a sign of agreement, welcome, etc.
（使）倾斜
to lean or slope in a particular direction; to make sth lean or slope
The land inclined gently towards the shore.
地面缓缓向海岸倾斜。
noun
formal斜坡；倾斜；斜度
a slope
a steep/slight incline
陡 / 缓坡
incline
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V-ERG (使)倾向;(使)趋向
If you incline to think or act in a particular way, or if something inclines you to it, you are likely to think or act in that way.I incline to the view that he is right.
我倾向于认为他是正确的。
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VERB 点(头)
If you incline your head, you bend your neck so that your head is leaning forward.Jack inclined his head very slightly.
杰克轻轻点了点头。
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N-COUNT 斜坡;斜面
An incline is land that slopes at an angle.He came to a halt at the edge of a steep incline.
他在一个陡坡边上停住了。
noun
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- an inclined surface connecting two levels
- Synonym: ramp
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- an elevated geological formation
- he climbed the steep slope
- the house was built on the side of a mountain
- Synonym: slope side
verb
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- make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
- Their language inclines us to believe them
- Synonym: dispose
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- feel favorably disposed or willing
- She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs
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- be at an angle
- The terrain sloped down
- Synonym: slope pitch
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- lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
- She inclined her head to the student
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- bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
- He inclined his ear to the wise old man
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- have a tendency or disposition to do or be something;be inclined
- She tends to be nervous before her lectures
- These dresses run small
- He inclined to corpulence
- Synonym: tend be given lean run
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I incline to the view that we should take no action at this stage .
我倾向于认为我们在这个阶段不应采取行动。
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I incline to the view that he is right .
我倾向于认为他是正确的。
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The government is more effective than we incline to think .
政府的效率比我们所惯常以为的要高。
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Lack of money inclines many young people towards crime .
缺钱使很多年轻人产生了犯罪倾向。
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His obvious sincerity inclined me to trust him .
他满脸的真诚，让我愿意相信他。
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I 'm half inclined to agree .
我不十分同意。
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She was inclined to trust him .
她愿意相信他。
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I 'm inclined to agree with you .
我倾向于同意你的观点。
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They 'll be more inclined to listen if you don 't shout .
你要是不大声嚷叫，他们会更愿意倾听。
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He 's inclined to be lazy .
他喜欢偷懒。
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If you are so inclined , you can watch TV .
如果你这么想看电视，你就看吧。
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Those who fail incline to blame the world for their failure .
那些失败者往往将他们的失败归咎于社会。
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I am inclined to think that the ancient Greeks understood this better than we do
我倾向于认为古希腊人对此比我们了解的更多。
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Jack inclined his head very slightly .
杰克轻轻点了点头。
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I would not , if I were you , be inclined to discuss private business with the landlady
我要是你，就不会跟房东太太谈私事。
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He came to a halt at the edge of a steep incline .
他在一个陡坡边上停住了。
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The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine
叶子在酷热的阳光下容易枯黄。
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Many end up as team leaders , which inclines them to co-operate with the bosses
很多人最后成为团队领袖，这使得他们易于和上司合作。
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Martin is inclined to rush in where angels fear to tread .
马丁总是喜欢贸然行事。
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Nobody felt inclined to argue with Smith
没人愿意与史密斯争辩。
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Henry was inclined to seek solace in drink .
亨利往往借酒消愁。
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Years of conditioning had left their mark on her , and she never felt inclined to talk to strange men .
多年的熏陶对她影响很深，她从不愿意跟陌生人说话。
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I am inclined to agree with Alan .
我倾向于赞同艾伦的观点。
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The men had to slog up a steep muddy incline
人们只得在陡峭而泥泞的斜坡上艰难地行进。
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I am inclined to daydream .
我喜欢空想。
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He was inclined to self-pity
他总是自怜自叹。
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Bratby 's grandfather had been artistically inclined .
布拉特比的祖父很有艺术天分。
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The wall seems to incline almost fifteen degrees .
墙好像倾斜了将近15度角。
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Only when the telescope is inclined at an angle of thirty degrees can you see that star .
只有当这架望远镜以30度角倾斜时，你才能看到那颗星星。
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The partly deaf man inclined forward to hear the conversation more clearly .
那个耳背的人向前倾斜着身子，以便听清谈话。
指（使）某物以某种角度或向某一方向倾斜。
Only when the telescope is inclined at an angle of thirty degrees can you see that star.
只有当这架望远镜以30度角倾斜时，你才能看到那颗星星。
The wall seems to incline almost fifteen degrees.
墙好像倾斜了将近15度角。
指某人身体前倾或某物倾斜，也可指（使）人或物倚靠在另一人或物之上。
He leaned forward and tried to catch what they were talking about.
他身体前倾，想听他们在谈论什么。
She was leaning against a tree, waiting for her boyfriend.
她正倚着一棵树等她男朋友。
Don't lean your bicycle against the door.
别把自行车斜靠在门上。
指某物歪斜或使某物产生一定的角度。
Rays of the sun slanted through the window.
阳光斜着照进了窗户。
He slanted his skis a little more to the right.
他把滑雪板略微向右斜了一点。
指地面或其他表面倾斜。
The floor of the bathroom slopes down to the drain.
浴室的地面向排水口倾斜。
The road slopes sharply at this point.
路面从这里陡然倾斜。
尤指头、下巴等身体部位倾斜或使其倾斜。
She tilted her head and smiled.
她歪起头笑了。
You can see his mouth tilt upwards slightly at the corners.
你可以看见他的嘴角微微翘起。
The little boy tilted his chair back.
小男孩往后翘着椅子。