English Dictionary

lean

/liːn/

verb

To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating. / (copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

She likes to lean against the wall while reading.

意味（1）

To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

a leaning column

意味（2）

(copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.

意味（3）

Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.

He lean'd not on his fathers but himself.

意味（4）

To hang outwards.

意味（5）

To press against.

Oppreſs'd with Anguiſh, panting, and o'reſpent, / His fainting Limbs against an Oak he leant.