incline
verb formal uk/ɪnˈklaɪn/ us/ɪnˈklaɪn/
(FEEL)
[ I or T, usually + adv/prep ]（使）倾向于
to (make someone) feel something or want to do something
The prime minister is believed to be inclining towards an April election. 据信首相倾向于在4月举行大选。
(MOVE)
[ T ]（使）倾斜
to (cause to) slope at a particular angle
The ground inclined steeply towards the ridge in the distance. 地势陡峭，陡坡一直延绵至远处的山脊。
incline your head 点头
to bend your head slightly forward and down
He inclined his head and said nothing. 他点了点头，但什么也没说。
He inclined his head in Greene's direction.
She inclined her head in acknowledgement of his compliment.
He inclined his head closer to hers so he could hear what she was saying.
Logan asked if he might continue and Smith inclined his head with exaggerated courtesy.
Phrasal verb
incline to/towards something 倾向于认为；倾向于赞同
to think that a belief or opinion is probably correct
I incline to the view that peace can be achieved. 我倾向于认为和平是可以实现的。
incline
noun [ C ] formal uk/ˈɪn.klaɪn/ us/ˈɪn.klaɪn/
斜坡；斜面
a slope
a steep/gentle incline 陡坡／缓坡