The verb is pronounced /ɪn'klaɪn/. The noun is pronounced 'ɪnklaɪn/. 动词读作 /ɪn'klaɪn/,名词读作 /'ɪnklaɪn/。
1 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.
(使)倾向;(使)趋向 [formal] -
I incline to the view that he is right. [V + to/towards]
我倾向于认为他是正确的。
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...the factors which incline us towards particular beliefs. [V n + to/towards]
使我们倾向于相信某些特定信仰的因素
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Many end up as team leaders, which inclines them to co-operate with the bosses. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
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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Those who fail incline to blame the world for their failure. [VERB to-infinitive]
那些失败者往往将他们的失败归咎于社会。
2 VERB 点(头) If you
incline your head, you bend your neck so that your head is leaning forward.
点(头) [written] 3 N-COUNT 斜坡;斜面 An
incline is land that slopes at an angle.
斜坡;斜面 [formal] Word Link | clin ≈ leaning : decline, incline, recline |
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