单词 | lean |
释义 | lean [li:n] verb intransitive or transitive [usually + adv/prep] (leaned or UK ALSO leant, leaned or UK ALSO leant) IMPROVER ■to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction (使)倾斜,(使)向一侧歪斜 •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 bit.头向后仰一点。 •That fence is leaning to the right.那个栅栏向右倾斜。 [li:n] verb intransitive or transitive [usually + adv/prep] (leaned or UK ALSO leant, leaned or UK ALSO leant)Phrasal Verbs lean (sth) against/on sth ADVANCED ■to sit or stand with part of your body touching something as a support 斜靠着,倚着 •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。 [li:n] verb intransitive or transitive [usually + adv/prep] (leaned or UK ALSO leant, leaned or UK ALSO leant)Phrasal Verbs lean sth against/on sth ■to put something against a wall or other surface so that it is supported 把…斜靠在,把…倚靠在 •She leant the brush against the wall.她把刷子靠在墙上。 [li:n] verb intransitive or transitive [usually + adv/prep] (leaned or UK ALSO leant, leaned or UK ALSO leant)Phrasal Verbs lean on sb/sth ■to use someone or something to help you, especially in a difficult situation 依靠,凭借 •He's always had his big brother to lean on.他总是依靠他大哥。 [li:n] verb intransitive or transitive [usually + adv/prep] (leaned or UK ALSO leant, leaned or UK ALSO leant)Phrasal Verbs lean on sb informal ■to try to make someone do what you want by threatening or persuading them 向(某人)施加压力,威胁(某人) •We may have to lean on them a bit 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。 [li:n] adjective NO FAT 没有脂肪 ■describes meat that has little fat (肉)瘦的 ■thin and healthy 瘦且健康的 •lean and fit瘦而健康 [li:n] adjective NOT ENOUGH 不够 ■If a period of time is lean, there is not enough of something, especially money or food, at that time 收益少的,匮乏的 •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。 [li:n] adjective EFFICIENT 高效的 approving ■A lean company or organization uses only a small number of people and a small amount of money etc. so that there is no waste (公司或机构)精简的 •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。 [li:n] adjective lean and hungry ■showing a very strong and determined wish to get something 野心勃勃,志在必得 •He's got that lean and hungry look.他一副志在必得的样子。 |
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