lean
verb [ I or T, usually + adv/prep ] uk/liːn/ us/liːn/ leaned or leant | leaned or leant
B2 （使）倾斜，（使）向一侧歪斜
to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction
She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear. 她俯身过来和我耳语了几句。
I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said "You're late." 我在伯纳德身边坐下，他凑过身子对我说，“你来晚了。”
Lean your head back a little. 头向后仰一点。
That fence is leaning to the right. 那个栅栏向右倾斜。
- More examples
- The post leans to the right.
- I leaned over to pick up the letter.
- He leaned forward to listen more closely.
- The trees leaned in the wind.
- The wall is leaning dangerously.
Phrasal verbs
lean (something) against/on somethingB2 斜靠着，倚着
to sit or stand with part of your body touching something as a support
He leaned against the wall. 他倚着墙。
She leaned her head on his shoulder. 她把头靠在他的肩上。
lean something against/on somethingB2 把…斜靠在，把…倚靠在
to put something against a wall or other surface so that it is supported
She leaned the brush against the wall. 她把刷子靠在墙上。
lean on someone/something 依靠，凭借
to use someone or something to help you, especially in a difficult situation
He's always had his big brother to lean on. 他总是依靠他大哥。
lean on someoneC2 向（某人）施加压力，威胁（某人）
to try to make someone do what you want by threatening or persuading them
We may have to lean on them a little if we want our money. 我们如果想把钱拿回来，就必须要对他们施加一些压力。
lean towards sth 对…有兴趣；有可能参与…活动
to be interested in something and be likely to do a particular activity
She's not sure what she wants to do, but she's leaning towards medicine. 她不知道该怎么办，但是倾向于使用药物。
lean
adjective uk/liːn/ us/liːn/
(NO FAT)
（肉）瘦的
Lean meat has little fat.
瘦且健康的
thin and healthy
lean and fit 瘦而健康
(NOT ENOUGH)
收益少的，匮乏的
If a period of time is lean, there is not enough of something, especially money or food, at that time.
It has been a particularly lean year for the education department. 对教育部而言这是尤为不景气的一年。
(EFFICIENT)
approving（公司或机构）精简的
A lean company or organization does not use too many people or spend too much money, so that there is no waste.
Nowadays even efficient, lean, well-run industries are failing. 如今即使是那些高效、精干、管理良好的行业也在亏损。
Idiom
lean and hungryidiom 野心勃勃，志在必得
showing a very strong and determined wish to get something
He's got that lean and hungry look. 他一副志在必得的样子。