Definition of incline in English:

incline

verb ɪnˈklʌɪnɪnˈklaɪn

1usually be inclined to/towards/to do somethingBe favourably disposed towards or willing to do something.
赞同（某人，某事）
he was inclined to accept the offer
他倾向于接受那项提议。
Lucy was inclined to a belief in original sin
露西倾向于赞同原罪说。
Example sentencesExamples
- Those who are more inclined towards physical activities can take a lesson in bowling here.
- They whom I live with are inclined towards postmodernism.
- For children who are inclined towards spicing up the vacation with a dose of magic, the Academy of Magical Sciences is offering a two-month summer camp.
- In this confused period, Western powers were not inclined towards unilateral action, or anything else that might upset the already fragile international order.
- I have to confess I've always been personally inclined towards belief.
- For those who are seriously inclined towards theatre, it could be a revelation that neither lights nor colourful sets nor properties are required to make a good play.
- Staff at the school said his parents' ambition had been for him to pursue a career in medicine but, on a return visit to the school a few years ago, he had said he had not been inclined towards the academic professions.
- This is only because, like India, China is seriously inclined towards economic progress.
- Even children seem to be more inclined towards indoor activities and television rather than playing outdoors.
- Some scholars and religious leaders are inclined towards taking emotional decisions.
- You might be more inclined towards a cooler plunge after a day's walking.
- We're coming off a period of 20-plus years during which investors were favorably inclined towards Indonesia.
- But it is playback singing that Harsheep is most inclined towards.
- And in the end, even if women are less inclined towards math and science than men, it does not mean that there are not many capable women with the desire and abilities to pursue these fields.
- Then, with at least some of the root-causers, their political sympathies and antipathies naturally incline them towards apologia.
- It might be fair to suggest that the seekers after truth will be best served if they are inclined towards a rather philosophical kind of theology.
- Results indicated that most respondents were more inclined towards centrally planned economic policies rather than free markets.
- Over the past year I have found myself increasingly disillusioned by feminism and more inclined towards my socialist beliefs.
- The contest disproved the general belief that the youngsters of today were more inclined towards western music than classical.
- Does it make sense that some individuals would be more inclined towards a certain lifestyle if that lifestyle had fewer rules and more freedom of choice?
Synonyms
disposed, minded, of a mind, willing, ready, prepared
predisposed
1. 1.1with infinitive (especially as a polite formula) tend to have a specified opinion.
  尤作为客套用语倾向于，持…意见
  I'm inclined to agree with you
  我倾向于赞同你的意见。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Apparently we ought to be grateful, but we have some trouble taking him at his word, since he offers little more than an assertion that if he could tell us the truth, we would all be inclined to agree with him.
  Many observers of the field would be inclined to agree with him.
  Recently though I've been inclined to agree with the fans of paint.
  Are you inclined to agree, or do they have some support?
  In a metaphorical sense, I would, perhaps, be inclined to agree.
  Anybody who watched the Boat Race in 2002 or 2003 would be inclined to agree.
  Faith was inclined to agree, but what could she do?
  You may not be inclined to agree, but points of view other than your own do have merit too.
  To a large extent I would be inclined to agree with Tim, especially with his observation on the intellectual leftist.
  Some prominent non-Americans are inclined to agree.
  I'd be inclined to agree with Jon in saying that it smacks of clientelism, politicians trying to be seen to be doling out the good stuff to the locals.
  I must admit I was inclined to think so but having experienced the Cirque Dreams phenomenon I can tell you truthfully that it does, indeed, defy description.
  Many among the common soldiers were inclined to agree.
  And after this sensational summer, the entire country would be inclined to agree with him.
  Anyone who watched last weekend's fixtures would be inclined to agree completely!
  I would be inclined to agree with him, that peanut butter is very good.
  His answer is really a big No, and I would be inclined to agree.
  Those involved in rural tourism are inclined to agree.
  Both are following up on a Wired article of that name and are inclined to agree that nuclear power is the only real solution to the world's energy needs.
  No, I'm sure if I glanced again, there would be more I would be inclined to agree on, but these are the tunes I feel strongly about.
2. 1.2with object Make (someone) disposed to do something.
  使想要，使倾向于
  his prejudice inclines him to overlook obvious facts
  他的偏见使他忽视显而易见的事实。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Which is a problem, as it inclines me to go more foetal, which of course means that I won't do any more study, because I feel that I won't succeed at it.
  Perhaps the very familiarity of hospital or police dramas inclines us to take the protagonists for granted.
  Rather it is designed to advise the parties of facts upon which they can make an informed decision as to whether the judge's interest could possibly incline him or her to pre-judge the issues.
  ‘The history of policing in this country inclines us to view the Garda Siochana as a police force, whose function is to police society,’ said Deputy Flanagan.
  Kraynak's hostility toward skeptical and individualistic liberalism inclines him to overlook the virtues of democracy.
  Irwin's Arabic learning also inclines him to emphasise the ‘otherness’ of the Alhambra, such that mere Europeans cannot hope to comprehend its full significance.
  Could this disjointed style, this mixture of attention and indifference, which inclines you to take the picture piece by piece, have something to do with the clear sense of discrete personalities you get from it?
  The Hynix case inclines us to once again question government's diplomatic ability, as well as its corporate lobbying skills, as the local media long warned that the chipmaker would face a severe countervailing duty.
  Hence we must find another interpretation for Leibniz's statement that our motives and desires may incline us, or influence us, to choose without thereby necessitating us to choose.
  Obesity is not funny and my personal experience of it doesn't incline me to humour, nor to condemnation.
  Robinson's admiration of the ancients not only predisposes him to favor classical systems of education but also inclines him to turn to Cicero and Quintilian for rhetorical theories that will best help modem students.
  Saturn in Cancer at the time of the perihelion inclines you to deal with issues of home, family, security, finances, and relationships.
  I think premillennialism is dangerous, because this inclines you to simplistic and dangerous positions.
  If biological temperament inclines you to be easily upset, that quite naturally leads to questions about ‘what's wrong with me?’
  Synonyms
  predispose, lead, make, make of a mind to, dispose, bias, prejudice
  prompt, induce, influence, sway
  persuade, convince
3. 1.3no object Feel favourably disposed towards someone or something.
  赞同（某人，某事）
  I incline to the view that this conclusion is untenable
  我赞同该结论站不住脚这一观点。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I tend to find that most people involved in media ministries across North America are generally those inclined towards technical giftings.
  At least for readers already inclined towards tolerance, a basis of solid fact should be more helpful than self-delusion.
  I incline to disagree with them, but I respect them.
  For what it's worth, I incline to the latter position.
  For those who incline towards spirituality, divine icons and sacred pictures could be gifts to be treasured for a lifetime.
  O'Connor's sympathies are certainly with Federalism, and Ginsburg has become more inclined towards Federalism as of late.
  Those inclined towards commerce and trade perform Ayudha Pooja, to achieve success in business.
  Even among those not ideologically inclined towards communism there were some who were so disenchanted with the past that they regarded the communists as representing modernity and a better future.
  If this perspective on the conflict is right one of the major problems is the lack of mutual understanding between those inclined to traditionalism and those inclined towards humanism.
  I suspect his readers are evenly divided on the question, but those who incline to the latter view keep quiet about it, while those who take the former call him the Caribbean Joyce.
  Another advantage of introducing technology in schools was that both teachers and students became favourably inclined towards changes in methods of learning.
  On this issue, I rather incline towards the Samizdata view.
  For those inclined towards the Western culinary tastes, Chennai is increasingly offering greater choices.
  Immediately after announcing his candidacy he set about removing people from key positions who were not favourably inclined towards him.
  Just like Jin, many young people, even though they have a quite good income, still incline to buy small apartments.
  On the other hand, her growing ability to compete commercially led her mercantile interests to incline to the British view and stress the importance of free access to the whole of China.
  I also feel generously inclined towards artists who have previously, or since, redeemed themselves with their contribution to music.
  Although the present top leadership is not culturally inclined towards extremism, turning the tide may no longer be easy.
  If pressed, I incline towards the latter hypothesis.
  For those less inclined towards social scientific research, this might not seem that interesting or useful an observation.
  Synonyms
  prefer, have a preference for, favour, be favourably disposed to, go for, have a penchant for, have a liking for
  tend, lean, swing, veer, gravitate, be drawn, be attracted
  North American trend
2usually be inclined to/to do somethingHave a tendency to do something.
喜欢做…
she's inclined to gossip with complete strangers
她喜欢和完全陌生的人说三道四。
Example sentencesExamples
- People tend to be, in my opinion, far too inclined to worship the mages than to worship God, which is a severe problem.
- Of course, few people are mad or vicious, but we are inclined to see society and the state as more benign than they are.
- Once a person is bored and lonely, he is inclined to think negatively, which may result in a permanent residence six feet below the ground.
- Only the Germans were less likely to agree, with 40% believing that humans are inclined to stick with a single partner for life.
- I think we all are inclined to be selfish, we're inclined to be frightened of outsiders and people that are different.
Synonyms
liable, likely, prone, disposed, given, apt, wont, with a tendency
in the habit of
1. 2.1with adverbial Have a specified disposition or talent.
  有…倾向；有…才能
  some people are very mathematically inclined
  有些人非常有数学才能。
  Example sentencesExamples
  For those who are mathematically inclined, that's one school every three years.
  We leave the proof of this calculation as an exercise for the mathematically inclined reader.
  The student is the speeder's mathematically inclined defense lawyer.
  The more mathematically inclined partners do internalize the concept of a top-ten list.
  As promised, some mathematically inclined posts.
  Synonyms
  inclined, predisposed, minded
3no object, usually with adverbial of direction Lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal.
（尤指从垂直或水平方向）倾斜，偏离
the bunker doors incline outwards
煤舱门有点往外偏斜。
Example sentencesExamples
- In a gliding dive inclined at an angle to the horizontal the bird must keep the wings partly open to provide the lift needed to maintain a constant glide angle.
- One such hike led through meadows, down forest trails, and across slippery shoreline rocks all inclined in the same direction.
- The company's range of horizontal, vertical and inclined systems are installed in buildings that include St Paul's Cathedral and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- White's allegorical space is a vacant sprawling composition, slanting and inclined in a rigid fixture devoid of primary colours or people.
- Ventral valve with broad shallow sulcus bearing anteriorly a low and rounded median swelling; lateral slopes narrow, steeply inclined.
- The pushing member and/or the pushed member has a slant surface inclined with respect to the direction along which the movable member moves.
- As this margin inclines dorsally, it sweeps around in a distally concave arc to produce a rounded, distally pointing extremity adjacent to the dorsal margin.
- Radials wider than high, inclined outward, radial facets curved in at sides, slightly narrower than maximum width of radial.
- The anterior slope is long and straight to weakly convex, while the posterior slope is concave and more steeply inclined than that of N. hazeni.
- Underground mining entails sinking shafts to reach the target resource and driving tunnels and adits, either inclined or horizontally.
- Between the outcrop and me was a thick snow bank, and this was very steeply inclined.
- Together with the tilt toward the z axis, this causes the equatorial reflections to become inclined from the horizontal direction.
- The tree seemed perfectly healthy and, while it inclined at a jaunty angle, wasn't threatening the houses around it.
- Nine vertical and inclined cored boreholes were completed by Irish Drilling Ltd during the summer of 1997.
- Well, in the case of the Helix, finding a disk inclined at an angle to a ring would be a surprise.
- At the protected, western margin, the underlying substrate profile was only slightly inclined and a low-energy, gentle ramp developed.
- The MGM Grand Hotel spent $135 million on a special theater for ‘K,’ a Cirque show with a stage that inclines at a 90-degree angle.
- Vertical surfaces and surfaces inclined to the point that slab saws cannot be used are the application areas for wall saws.
- With few exceptions, all are solid teak with glass tops, which are either horizontal or inclined.
- Satellite dishes point toward Intelsats above the Atlantic, Europe, and, inclined almost to the horizon, the Indian Ocean.
Synonyms
lean, tilt, angle, tip, slope, slant, bend, curve, bank, cant, bevel
list, heel
deviate
1. 3.1with object Bend (one's head) forwards and downwards.
  低（头）
  he inclined his head in agreement
  Example sentencesExamples
  Our eyes locked and he gave me a questioning look, inclining his head at Ruby.
  Michael immediately dropped to one knee, inclining his head in reverence.
  ‘Stella,’ Matt's Dad says, inclining his head.
  Dinael blinked, but inclined his head in agreement.
  Harry tucked his wand back into his pocket and ran his hands over Malfoy's neck and shoulders, inclining his head forward and back.
  Embarrassed, I inclined my head to one side and lowered the rifle's barrel so it was facing the ground.
  Gently, he inclined his head and rested it against Akunai's chest like a child.
  He always smiled and inclined his head to listen.
  Nickomo, all gentle vibes, inclined his head in a spiritual manner.
  A woman standing behind a desk smiles at him; he inclines his head in return.
  ‘You know it, Jay,’ he replied inclining his head in the traditional male greeting.
  Jane smiled timidly at her mother, inclining her head forward, and then pulled on her own jacket.
  He inclines his head sideways and a little back, looking up at the ceiling again.
  ‘I did,’ he replied, inclining his head and staring at me with this smug look in his silver eyes.
  His elbows brushed against the dusty surface of the desk as he inclined his head forward, awaiting her response.
  ‘I regally incline my head,’ I replied, regally inclining my head.
  ‘As you wish,’ he said, inclining his head slightly.
  ‘Magrin,’ she said quietly, inclining her head gracefully.
  ‘Hi,’ I replied inclining my head in a small nod.
  Lawrence inclined his head at Fraser's introduction.
  Synonyms
  bend, bow, nod, bob, lower, dip

noun ˈɪnklʌɪnˈɪnˌklaɪn

An inclined surface or plane; a slope, especially on a road or railway.
（尤指道路、小径或铁路的）斜面，斜坡
the road climbs a long incline through a forest
道路穿过森林，走了一道长长的斜坡。
Example sentencesExamples
- Tecton designed the enclosures in such a way as to emphasise the steep inclines and densely wooded slopes.
- It enables a vehicle to chug up, or engine-brake down, daunting inclines, and idle over obstacles.
- With the institute on your left, follow the single track road as it climbs and curves, tracing the natural incline of the hill.
- The four-wheel drive is essential because of the incline of the roads and the ice and snow that often cover them.
- Going up an incline on a main road or motorway frequently involves going down to 4th gear.
- With three adults on board, it was huffing and puffing up some of the steeper inclines.
- The first 20 minutes were nasty, with a steady incline in the road and the toxic buildup of second-hand smoke in our lungs from the night before.
- It's hard to explain just how sharp the inclines were on these hills.
- Many inclines around the country boast some type of superlative; this one says they are the steepest, and rightly so.
- It will not use the relief road unless it is going to the new industrial estate and people may be tempted to take a short cut through the town to avoid the steep incline on the new road.
- There are subtle inclines and subtler downhill slopes.
- Lorry drivers had already hurried down to nearby Jungle Café to alert emergency services, while others were using ropes to help haul the injured up a steep incline to the road.
- The inclines on the road near Fewston Church present a challenge.
- By following the ridge of the city's hills, it provides tolerable gradients and avoids steep inclines, which proliferate in the city's side streets.
- With the Segway, you can also move up and down rugged terrain as well as slopes and inclines with a little practice.
- Mystra was flush with anticipation as they dismounted, leading their horses up the steady incline of the road.
- At the top of the next incline, the road would change to a downhill slope and start back into the city.
- It tackled steep inclines, rocky surfaces, muddy tracks and sand dunes with aplomb and at no time did I feel it would bog down or fail to scale rocky obstacles.
- However, lizards may alter their behavior on inclines of different slopes.
- Karthan looked ahead, but a small incline in the road prevented him from seeing more than half a mile ahead.
Synonyms
slope, gradient, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, upslope, dip, descent, declivity, downslope
hill
North American grade, downgrade, upgrade

Derivatives

inclinable

adjective ɪnˈklʌɪnəb(ə)lɪnˈklaɪnəb(ə)l

Recently reissued, it has two speeds and an inclinable head, great for getting the soda jerk in your life to whip up fountain drinks, malteds and thick shakes.
Example sentencesExamples
- That I may not, be wanting on my part to save any of the blood which may be spilled therein, I am willing, upon a timely Surrender, to give terms to so fair an enemy (Especially if I find you inclinable to more peace conditions in the future).
- Special features such as ‘crusty plates’ and ‘inclinable grills’ made it possible to speedily cook even tikkas and kebabs.

incliner

noun

And on budget reply night he gave Labor supporters and incliners something meaty to chew on, and some hope that Labor had the capacity and confidence to construct a vision for Australia which took Howard on, not bowed down to him.

Origin

Middle English (originally in the sense 'bend (the head or body) towards something'; formerly also as encline): from Old French encliner, from Latin inclinare, from in- 'towards' + clinare 'to bend'.

lean from Old English:
The two words spelled lean are of different origins. Both are Old English, but the one meaning ‘be in a sloping position’ shares a root of Latin clinare, as in incline (Middle English); decline (Late Middle English); and recline (Late Middle English). We sometimes talk of lean years or a lean period. This expression comes from the story of Joseph in the Bible. He successfully interprets Pharaoh's disturbing dream, in which seven plump, healthy cattle come out of the river and begin to feed. Seven lean, malnourished animals then leave the river and proceed to eat the plump cattle. According to Joseph's interpretation, there will be seven years of plenty in Egypt followed by seven lean years. Pharaoh, impressed by Joseph, appoints him vice-regent to prepare the country for the ordeal of the seven lean years. A person who is lean and hungry is active and alert-looking. The phrase comes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar—‘Yond' Cassius has a lean and hungry look.’

Definition of incline in US English:

incline

verbinˈklīnɪnˈklaɪn

1be inclined to/toward/to do somethingFeel willing or favorably disposed toward (an action, belief, or attitude)
想要，赞同（行动，信仰，态度）
he was inclined to accept the offer
他倾向于接受那项提议。
Lucy was inclined to a belief in original sin
露西倾向于赞同原罪说。
Example sentencesExamples
- Some scholars and religious leaders are inclined towards taking emotional decisions.
- Over the past year I have found myself increasingly disillusioned by feminism and more inclined towards my socialist beliefs.
- Results indicated that most respondents were more inclined towards centrally planned economic policies rather than free markets.
- Those who are more inclined towards physical activities can take a lesson in bowling here.
- They whom I live with are inclined towards postmodernism.
- I have to confess I've always been personally inclined towards belief.
- And in the end, even if women are less inclined towards math and science than men, it does not mean that there are not many capable women with the desire and abilities to pursue these fields.
- For children who are inclined towards spicing up the vacation with a dose of magic, the Academy of Magical Sciences is offering a two-month summer camp.
- But it is playback singing that Harsheep is most inclined towards.
- In this confused period, Western powers were not inclined towards unilateral action, or anything else that might upset the already fragile international order.
- We're coming off a period of 20-plus years during which investors were favorably inclined towards Indonesia.
- Then, with at least some of the root-causers, their political sympathies and antipathies naturally incline them towards apologia.
- Does it make sense that some individuals would be more inclined towards a certain lifestyle if that lifestyle had fewer rules and more freedom of choice?
- This is only because, like India, China is seriously inclined towards economic progress.
- The contest disproved the general belief that the youngsters of today were more inclined towards western music than classical.
- For those who are seriously inclined towards theatre, it could be a revelation that neither lights nor colourful sets nor properties are required to make a good play.
- You might be more inclined towards a cooler plunge after a day's walking.
- It might be fair to suggest that the seekers after truth will be best served if they are inclined towards a rather philosophical kind of theology.
- Staff at the school said his parents' ambition had been for him to pursue a career in medicine but, on a return visit to the school a few years ago, he had said he had not been inclined towards the academic professions.
- Even children seem to be more inclined towards indoor activities and television rather than playing outdoors.
Synonyms
disposed, minded, of a mind, willing, ready, prepared
1. 1.1with infinitive (especially as a polite formula) tend toward holding a specified opinion.
  尤作为客套用语倾向于，持…意见
  I'm inclined to agree with you
  我倾向于赞同你的意见。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Apparently we ought to be grateful, but we have some trouble taking him at his word, since he offers little more than an assertion that if he could tell us the truth, we would all be inclined to agree with him.
  His answer is really a big No, and I would be inclined to agree.
  I'd be inclined to agree with Jon in saying that it smacks of clientelism, politicians trying to be seen to be doling out the good stuff to the locals.
  Faith was inclined to agree, but what could she do?
  You may not be inclined to agree, but points of view other than your own do have merit too.
  I would be inclined to agree with him, that peanut butter is very good.
  Both are following up on a Wired article of that name and are inclined to agree that nuclear power is the only real solution to the world's energy needs.
  To a large extent I would be inclined to agree with Tim, especially with his observation on the intellectual leftist.
  No, I'm sure if I glanced again, there would be more I would be inclined to agree on, but these are the tunes I feel strongly about.
  Many observers of the field would be inclined to agree with him.
  I must admit I was inclined to think so but having experienced the Cirque Dreams phenomenon I can tell you truthfully that it does, indeed, defy description.
  Those involved in rural tourism are inclined to agree.
  Some prominent non-Americans are inclined to agree.
  Many among the common soldiers were inclined to agree.
  Are you inclined to agree, or do they have some support?
  Recently though I've been inclined to agree with the fans of paint.
  And after this sensational summer, the entire country would be inclined to agree with him.
  Anyone who watched last weekend's fixtures would be inclined to agree completely!
  Anybody who watched the Boat Race in 2002 or 2003 would be inclined to agree.
  In a metaphorical sense, I would, perhaps, be inclined to agree.
2. 1.2with object Make (someone) willing or disposed to do something.
  使想要，使倾向于
  his prejudice inclines him to overlook obvious facts
  他的偏见使他忽视显而易见的事实。
  Example sentencesExamples
  ‘The history of policing in this country inclines us to view the Garda Siochana as a police force, whose function is to police society,’ said Deputy Flanagan.
  Which is a problem, as it inclines me to go more foetal, which of course means that I won't do any more study, because I feel that I won't succeed at it.
  Obesity is not funny and my personal experience of it doesn't incline me to humour, nor to condemnation.
  Saturn in Cancer at the time of the perihelion inclines you to deal with issues of home, family, security, finances, and relationships.
  If biological temperament inclines you to be easily upset, that quite naturally leads to questions about ‘what's wrong with me?’
  Could this disjointed style, this mixture of attention and indifference, which inclines you to take the picture piece by piece, have something to do with the clear sense of discrete personalities you get from it?
  Kraynak's hostility toward skeptical and individualistic liberalism inclines him to overlook the virtues of democracy.
  Irwin's Arabic learning also inclines him to emphasise the ‘otherness’ of the Alhambra, such that mere Europeans cannot hope to comprehend its full significance.
  Robinson's admiration of the ancients not only predisposes him to favor classical systems of education but also inclines him to turn to Cicero and Quintilian for rhetorical theories that will best help modem students.
  Perhaps the very familiarity of hospital or police dramas inclines us to take the protagonists for granted.
  The Hynix case inclines us to once again question government's diplomatic ability, as well as its corporate lobbying skills, as the local media long warned that the chipmaker would face a severe countervailing duty.
  Rather it is designed to advise the parties of facts upon which they can make an informed decision as to whether the judge's interest could possibly incline him or her to pre-judge the issues.
  I think premillennialism is dangerous, because this inclines you to simplistic and dangerous positions.
  Hence we must find another interpretation for Leibniz's statement that our motives and desires may incline us, or influence us, to choose without thereby necessitating us to choose.
  Synonyms
  predispose, lead, make, make of a mind to, dispose, bias, prejudice
3. 1.3no object Feel favourably disposed toward someone or something.
  赞同（某人，某事）
  I incline to the view that this conclusion is untenable
  我赞同该结论站不住脚这一观点。
  Example sentencesExamples
  For those who incline towards spirituality, divine icons and sacred pictures could be gifts to be treasured for a lifetime.
  Just like Jin, many young people, even though they have a quite good income, still incline to buy small apartments.
  Even among those not ideologically inclined towards communism there were some who were so disenchanted with the past that they regarded the communists as representing modernity and a better future.
  I tend to find that most people involved in media ministries across North America are generally those inclined towards technical giftings.
  For what it's worth, I incline to the latter position.
  Although the present top leadership is not culturally inclined towards extremism, turning the tide may no longer be easy.
  At least for readers already inclined towards tolerance, a basis of solid fact should be more helpful than self-delusion.
  I incline to disagree with them, but I respect them.
  Those inclined towards commerce and trade perform Ayudha Pooja, to achieve success in business.
  Another advantage of introducing technology in schools was that both teachers and students became favourably inclined towards changes in methods of learning.
  On this issue, I rather incline towards the Samizdata view.
  If pressed, I incline towards the latter hypothesis.
  If this perspective on the conflict is right one of the major problems is the lack of mutual understanding between those inclined to traditionalism and those inclined towards humanism.
  I also feel generously inclined towards artists who have previously, or since, redeemed themselves with their contribution to music.
  I suspect his readers are evenly divided on the question, but those who incline to the latter view keep quiet about it, while those who take the former call him the Caribbean Joyce.
  For those less inclined towards social scientific research, this might not seem that interesting or useful an observation.
  O'Connor's sympathies are certainly with Federalism, and Ginsburg has become more inclined towards Federalism as of late.
  On the other hand, her growing ability to compete commercially led her mercantile interests to incline to the British view and stress the importance of free access to the whole of China.
  Immediately after announcing his candidacy he set about removing people from key positions who were not favourably inclined towards him.
  For those inclined towards the Western culinary tastes, Chennai is increasingly offering greater choices.
  Synonyms
  prefer, have a preference for, favour, be favourably disposed to, go for, have a penchant for, have a liking for
2be inclined to/to do somethingHave a tendency to do something.
喜欢做…
she's inclined to gossip with complete strangers
她喜欢和完全陌生的人说三道四。
Example sentencesExamples
- Once a person is bored and lonely, he is inclined to think negatively, which may result in a permanent residence six feet below the ground.
- I think we all are inclined to be selfish, we're inclined to be frightened of outsiders and people that are different.
- Only the Germans were less likely to agree, with 40% believing that humans are inclined to stick with a single partner for life.
- Of course, few people are mad or vicious, but we are inclined to see society and the state as more benign than they are.
- People tend to be, in my opinion, far too inclined to worship the mages than to worship God, which is a severe problem.
Synonyms
liable, likely, prone, disposed, given, apt, wont, with a tendency
1. 2.1with adverbial Have a specified disposition or talent.
  有…倾向；有…才能
  some people are very mathematically inclined
  有些人非常有数学才能。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As promised, some mathematically inclined posts.
  The more mathematically inclined partners do internalize the concept of a top-ten list.
  We leave the proof of this calculation as an exercise for the mathematically inclined reader.
  For those who are mathematically inclined, that's one school every three years.
  The student is the speeder's mathematically inclined defense lawyer.
  Synonyms
  inclined, predisposed, minded
3no object, usually with adverbial of direction Lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal.
（尤指从垂直或水平方向）倾斜，偏离
the bunker doors incline outward
煤舱门有点往外偏斜。
Example sentencesExamples
- With few exceptions, all are solid teak with glass tops, which are either horizontal or inclined.
- The tree seemed perfectly healthy and, while it inclined at a jaunty angle, wasn't threatening the houses around it.
- Together with the tilt toward the z axis, this causes the equatorial reflections to become inclined from the horizontal direction.
- Ventral valve with broad shallow sulcus bearing anteriorly a low and rounded median swelling; lateral slopes narrow, steeply inclined.
- Between the outcrop and me was a thick snow bank, and this was very steeply inclined.
- Well, in the case of the Helix, finding a disk inclined at an angle to a ring would be a surprise.
- At the protected, western margin, the underlying substrate profile was only slightly inclined and a low-energy, gentle ramp developed.
- In a gliding dive inclined at an angle to the horizontal the bird must keep the wings partly open to provide the lift needed to maintain a constant glide angle.
- White's allegorical space is a vacant sprawling composition, slanting and inclined in a rigid fixture devoid of primary colours or people.
- Nine vertical and inclined cored boreholes were completed by Irish Drilling Ltd during the summer of 1997.
- As this margin inclines dorsally, it sweeps around in a distally concave arc to produce a rounded, distally pointing extremity adjacent to the dorsal margin.
- Radials wider than high, inclined outward, radial facets curved in at sides, slightly narrower than maximum width of radial.
- The anterior slope is long and straight to weakly convex, while the posterior slope is concave and more steeply inclined than that of N. hazeni.
- The MGM Grand Hotel spent $135 million on a special theater for ‘K,’ a Cirque show with a stage that inclines at a 90-degree angle.
- Underground mining entails sinking shafts to reach the target resource and driving tunnels and adits, either inclined or horizontally.
- Satellite dishes point toward Intelsats above the Atlantic, Europe, and, inclined almost to the horizon, the Indian Ocean.
- The company's range of horizontal, vertical and inclined systems are installed in buildings that include St Paul's Cathedral and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Vertical surfaces and surfaces inclined to the point that slab saws cannot be used are the application areas for wall saws.
- One such hike led through meadows, down forest trails, and across slippery shoreline rocks all inclined in the same direction.
- The pushing member and/or the pushed member has a slant surface inclined with respect to the direction along which the movable member moves.
Synonyms
lean, tilt, angle, tip, slope, slant, bend, curve, bank, cant, bevel
1. 3.1with object Bend (one's head) forward and downward.
  低（头）
  Example sentencesExamples
  Jane smiled timidly at her mother, inclining her head forward, and then pulled on her own jacket.
  Dinael blinked, but inclined his head in agreement.
  Our eyes locked and he gave me a questioning look, inclining his head at Ruby.
  Lawrence inclined his head at Fraser's introduction.
  Nickomo, all gentle vibes, inclined his head in a spiritual manner.
  He inclines his head sideways and a little back, looking up at the ceiling again.
  ‘I regally incline my head,’ I replied, regally inclining my head.
  He always smiled and inclined his head to listen.
  Michael immediately dropped to one knee, inclining his head in reverence.
  Harry tucked his wand back into his pocket and ran his hands over Malfoy's neck and shoulders, inclining his head forward and back.
  Embarrassed, I inclined my head to one side and lowered the rifle's barrel so it was facing the ground.
  ‘You know it, Jay,’ he replied inclining his head in the traditional male greeting.
  Gently, he inclined his head and rested it against Akunai's chest like a child.
  ‘As you wish,’ he said, inclining his head slightly.
  ‘Magrin,’ she said quietly, inclining her head gracefully.
  ‘Hi,’ I replied inclining my head in a small nod.
  ‘I did,’ he replied, inclining his head and staring at me with this smug look in his silver eyes.
  A woman standing behind a desk smiles at him; he inclines his head in return.
  ‘Stella,’ Matt's Dad says, inclining his head.
  His elbows brushed against the dusty surface of the desk as he inclined his head forward, awaiting her response.
  Synonyms
  bend, bow, nod, bob, lower, dip

nounˈɪnˌklaɪnˈinˌklīn

An inclined surface or plane; a slope, especially on a road or railway.
（尤指道路、小径或铁路的）斜面，斜坡
the road climbs a long incline through a forest
道路穿过森林，走了一道长长的斜坡。
Example sentencesExamples
- At the top of the next incline, the road would change to a downhill slope and start back into the city.
- It tackled steep inclines, rocky surfaces, muddy tracks and sand dunes with aplomb and at no time did I feel it would bog down or fail to scale rocky obstacles.
- Mystra was flush with anticipation as they dismounted, leading their horses up the steady incline of the road.
- The first 20 minutes were nasty, with a steady incline in the road and the toxic buildup of second-hand smoke in our lungs from the night before.
- Lorry drivers had already hurried down to nearby Jungle Café to alert emergency services, while others were using ropes to help haul the injured up a steep incline to the road.
- With the institute on your left, follow the single track road as it climbs and curves, tracing the natural incline of the hill.
- It's hard to explain just how sharp the inclines were on these hills.
- The four-wheel drive is essential because of the incline of the roads and the ice and snow that often cover them.
- Going up an incline on a main road or motorway frequently involves going down to 4th gear.
- It enables a vehicle to chug up, or engine-brake down, daunting inclines, and idle over obstacles.
- There are subtle inclines and subtler downhill slopes.
- However, lizards may alter their behavior on inclines of different slopes.
- With three adults on board, it was huffing and puffing up some of the steeper inclines.
- By following the ridge of the city's hills, it provides tolerable gradients and avoids steep inclines, which proliferate in the city's side streets.
- Karthan looked ahead, but a small incline in the road prevented him from seeing more than half a mile ahead.
- With the Segway, you can also move up and down rugged terrain as well as slopes and inclines with a little practice.
- It will not use the relief road unless it is going to the new industrial estate and people may be tempted to take a short cut through the town to avoid the steep incline on the new road.
- Tecton designed the enclosures in such a way as to emphasise the steep inclines and densely wooded slopes.
- The inclines on the road near Fewston Church present a challenge.
- Many inclines around the country boast some type of superlative; this one says they are the steepest, and rightly so.
Synonyms
slope, gradient, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, upslope, dip, descent, declivity, downslope

Origin

Middle English (originally in the sense ‘bend (the head or body) towards something’; formerly also as encline): from Old French encliner, from Latin inclinare, from in- ‘towards’ + clinare ‘to bend’.

词汇	incline
释义	Definition of incline in English: incline verb ɪnˈklʌɪnɪnˈklaɪn 1usually be inclined to/towards/to do somethingBe favourably disposed towards or willing to do something. 赞同（某人，某事） he was inclined to accept the offer 他倾向于接受那项提议。 Lucy was inclined to a belief in original sin 露西倾向于赞同原罪说。 Example sentencesExamples Those who are more inclined towards physical activities can take a lesson in bowling here. They whom I live with are inclined towards postmodernism. For children who are inclined towards spicing up the vacation with a dose of magic, the Academy of Magical Sciences is offering a two-month summer camp. In this confused period, Western powers were not inclined towards unilateral action, or anything else that might upset the already fragile international order. I have to confess I've always been personally inclined towards belief. For those who are seriously inclined towards theatre, it could be a revelation that neither lights nor colourful sets nor properties are required to make a good play. Staff at the school said his parents' ambition had been for him to pursue a career in medicine but, on a return visit to the school a few years ago, he had said he had not been inclined towards the academic professions. This is only because, like India, China is seriously inclined towards economic progress. Even children seem to be more inclined towards indoor activities and television rather than playing outdoors. Some scholars and religious leaders are inclined towards taking emotional decisions. You might be more inclined towards a cooler plunge after a day's walking. We're coming off a period of 20-plus years during which investors were favorably inclined towards Indonesia. But it is playback singing that Harsheep is most inclined towards. And in the end, even if women are less inclined towards math and science than men, it does not mean that there are not many capable women with the desire and abilities to pursue these fields. Then, with at least some of the root-causers, their political sympathies and antipathies naturally incline them towards apologia. It might be fair to suggest that the seekers after truth will be best served if they are inclined towards a rather philosophical kind of theology. Results indicated that most respondents were more inclined towards centrally planned economic policies rather than free markets. Over the past year I have found myself increasingly disillusioned by feminism and more inclined towards my socialist beliefs. The contest disproved the general belief that the youngsters of today were more inclined towards western music than classical. Does it make sense that some individuals would be more inclined towards a certain lifestyle if that lifestyle had fewer rules and more freedom of choice? Synonyms disposed, minded, of a mind, willing, ready, prepared predisposed 1.1with infinitive (especially as a polite formula) tend to have a specified opinion. 尤作为客套用语倾向于，持…意见 I'm inclined to agree with you 我倾向于赞同你的意见。 Example sentencesExamples Apparently we ought to be grateful, but we have some trouble taking him at his word, since he offers little more than an assertion that if he could tell us the truth, we would all be inclined to agree with him. Many observers of the field would be inclined to agree with him. Recently though I've been inclined to agree with the fans of paint. Are you inclined to agree, or do they have some support? In a metaphorical sense, I would, perhaps, be inclined to agree. Anybody who watched the Boat Race in 2002 or 2003 would be inclined to agree. Faith was inclined to agree, but what could she do? You may not be inclined to agree, but points of view other than your own do have merit too. To a large extent I would be inclined to agree with Tim, especially with his observation on the intellectual leftist. Some prominent non-Americans are inclined to agree. I'd be inclined to agree with Jon in saying that it smacks of clientelism, politicians trying to be seen to be doling out the good stuff to the locals. I must admit I was inclined to think so but having experienced the Cirque Dreams phenomenon I can tell you truthfully that it does, indeed, defy description. Many among the common soldiers were inclined to agree. And after this sensational summer, the entire country would be inclined to agree with him. Anyone who watched last weekend's fixtures would be inclined to agree completely! I would be inclined to agree with him, that peanut butter is very good. His answer is really a big No, and I would be inclined to agree. Those involved in rural tourism are inclined to agree. Both are following up on a Wired article of that name and are inclined to agree that nuclear power is the only real solution to the world's energy needs. No, I'm sure if I glanced again, there would be more I would be inclined to agree on, but these are the tunes I feel strongly about. 1.2with object Make (someone) disposed to do something. 使想要，使倾向于 his prejudice inclines him to overlook obvious facts 他的偏见使他忽视显而易见的事实。 Example sentencesExamples Which is a problem, as it inclines me to go more foetal, which of course means that I won't do any more study, because I feel that I won't succeed at it. Perhaps the very familiarity of hospital or police dramas inclines us to take the protagonists for granted. Rather it is designed to advise the parties of facts upon which they can make an informed decision as to whether the judge's interest could possibly incline him or her to pre-judge the issues. ‘The history of policing in this country inclines us to view the Garda Siochana as a police force, whose function is to police society,’ said Deputy Flanagan. Kraynak's hostility toward skeptical and individualistic liberalism inclines him to overlook the virtues of democracy. Irwin's Arabic learning also inclines him to emphasise the ‘otherness’ of the Alhambra, such that mere Europeans cannot hope to comprehend its full significance. Could this disjointed style, this mixture of attention and indifference, which inclines you to take the picture piece by piece, have something to do with the clear sense of discrete personalities you get from it? The Hynix case inclines us to once again question government's diplomatic ability, as well as its corporate lobbying skills, as the local media long warned that the chipmaker would face a severe countervailing duty. Hence we must find another interpretation for Leibniz's statement that our motives and desires may incline us, or influence us, to choose without thereby necessitating us to choose. Obesity is not funny and my personal experience of it doesn't incline me to humour, nor to condemnation. Robinson's admiration of the ancients not only predisposes him to favor classical systems of education but also inclines him to turn to Cicero and Quintilian for rhetorical theories that will best help modem students. Saturn in Cancer at the time of the perihelion inclines you to deal with issues of home, family, security, finances, and relationships. I think premillennialism is dangerous, because this inclines you to simplistic and dangerous positions. If biological temperament inclines you to be easily upset, that quite naturally leads to questions about ‘what's wrong with me?’ Synonyms predispose, lead, make, make of a mind to, dispose, bias, prejudice prompt, induce, influence, sway persuade, convince 1.3no object Feel favourably disposed towards someone or something. 赞同（某人，某事） I incline to the view that this conclusion is untenable 我赞同该结论站不住脚这一观点。 Example sentencesExamples I tend to find that most people involved in media ministries across North America are generally those inclined towards technical giftings. At least for readers already inclined towards tolerance, a basis of solid fact should be more helpful than self-delusion. I incline to disagree with them, but I respect them. For what it's worth, I incline to the latter position. For those who incline towards spirituality, divine icons and sacred pictures could be gifts to be treasured for a lifetime. O'Connor's sympathies are certainly with Federalism, and Ginsburg has become more inclined towards Federalism as of late. Those inclined towards commerce and trade perform Ayudha Pooja, to achieve success in business. Even among those not ideologically inclined towards communism there were some who were so disenchanted with the past that they regarded the communists as representing modernity and a better future. If this perspective on the conflict is right one of the major problems is the lack of mutual understanding between those inclined to traditionalism and those inclined towards humanism. I suspect his readers are evenly divided on the question, but those who incline to the latter view keep quiet about it, while those who take the former call him the Caribbean Joyce. Another advantage of introducing technology in schools was that both teachers and students became favourably inclined towards changes in methods of learning. On this issue, I rather incline towards the Samizdata view. For those inclined towards the Western culinary tastes, Chennai is increasingly offering greater choices. Immediately after announcing his candidacy he set about removing people from key positions who were not favourably inclined towards him. Just like Jin, many young people, even though they have a quite good income, still incline to buy small apartments. On the other hand, her growing ability to compete commercially led her mercantile interests to incline to the British view and stress the importance of free access to the whole of China. I also feel generously inclined towards artists who have previously, or since, redeemed themselves with their contribution to music. Although the present top leadership is not culturally inclined towards extremism, turning the tide may no longer be easy. If pressed, I incline towards the latter hypothesis. For those less inclined towards social scientific research, this might not seem that interesting or useful an observation. Synonyms prefer, have a preference for, favour, be favourably disposed to, go for, have a penchant for, have a liking for tend, lean, swing, veer, gravitate, be drawn, be attracted North American trend 2usually be inclined to/to do somethingHave a tendency to do something. 喜欢做… she's inclined to gossip with complete strangers 她喜欢和完全陌生的人说三道四。 Example sentencesExamples People tend to be, in my opinion, far too inclined to worship the mages than to worship God, which is a severe problem. Of course, few people are mad or vicious, but we are inclined to see society and the state as more benign than they are. Once a person is bored and lonely, he is inclined to think negatively, which may result in a permanent residence six feet below the ground. Only the Germans were less likely to agree, with 40% believing that humans are inclined to stick with a single partner for life. I think we all are inclined to be selfish, we're inclined to be frightened of outsiders and people that are different. Synonyms liable, likely, prone, disposed, given, apt, wont, with a tendency in the habit of 2.1with adverbial Have a specified disposition or talent. 有…倾向；有…才能 some people are very mathematically inclined 有些人非常有数学才能。 Example sentencesExamples For those who are mathematically inclined, that's one school every three years. We leave the proof of this calculation as an exercise for the mathematically inclined reader. The student is the speeder's mathematically inclined defense lawyer. The more mathematically inclined partners do internalize the concept of a top-ten list. As promised, some mathematically inclined posts. Synonyms inclined, predisposed, minded 3no object, usually with adverbial of direction Lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal. （尤指从垂直或水平方向）倾斜，偏离 the bunker doors incline outwards 煤舱门有点往外偏斜。 Example sentencesExamples In a gliding dive inclined at an angle to the horizontal the bird must keep the wings partly open to provide the lift needed to maintain a constant glide angle. One such hike led through meadows, down forest trails, and across slippery shoreline rocks all inclined in the same direction. The company's range of horizontal, vertical and inclined systems are installed in buildings that include St Paul's Cathedral and Sydney Harbour Bridge. White's allegorical space is a vacant sprawling composition, slanting and inclined in a rigid fixture devoid of primary colours or people. Ventral valve with broad shallow sulcus bearing anteriorly a low and rounded median swelling; lateral slopes narrow, steeply inclined. The pushing member and/or the pushed member has a slant surface inclined with respect to the direction along which the movable member moves. As this margin inclines dorsally, it sweeps around in a distally concave arc to produce a rounded, distally pointing extremity adjacent to the dorsal margin. Radials wider than high, inclined outward, radial facets curved in at sides, slightly narrower than maximum width of radial. The anterior slope is long and straight to weakly convex, while the posterior slope is concave and more steeply inclined than that of N. hazeni. Underground mining entails sinking shafts to reach the target resource and driving tunnels and adits, either inclined or horizontally. Between the outcrop and me was a thick snow bank, and this was very steeply inclined. Together with the tilt toward the z axis, this causes the equatorial reflections to become inclined from the horizontal direction. The tree seemed perfectly healthy and, while it inclined at a jaunty angle, wasn't threatening the houses around it. Nine vertical and inclined cored boreholes were completed by Irish Drilling Ltd during the summer of 1997. Well, in the case of the Helix, finding a disk inclined at an angle to a ring would be a surprise. At the protected, western margin, the underlying substrate profile was only slightly inclined and a low-energy, gentle ramp developed. The MGM Grand Hotel spent $135 million on a special theater for ‘K,’ a Cirque show with a stage that inclines at a 90-degree angle. Vertical surfaces and surfaces inclined to the point that slab saws cannot be used are the application areas for wall saws. With few exceptions, all are solid teak with glass tops, which are either horizontal or inclined. Satellite dishes point toward Intelsats above the Atlantic, Europe, and, inclined almost to the horizon, the Indian Ocean. Synonyms lean, tilt, angle, tip, slope, slant, bend, curve, bank, cant, bevel list, heel deviate 3.1with object Bend (one's head) forwards and downwards. 低（头） he inclined his head in agreement Example sentencesExamples Our eyes locked and he gave me a questioning look, inclining his head at Ruby. Michael immediately dropped to one knee, inclining his head in reverence. ‘Stella,’ Matt's Dad says, inclining his head. Dinael blinked, but inclined his head in agreement. Harry tucked his wand back into his pocket and ran his hands over Malfoy's neck and shoulders, inclining his head forward and back. Embarrassed, I inclined my head to one side and lowered the rifle's barrel so it was facing the ground. Gently, he inclined his head and rested it against Akunai's chest like a child. He always smiled and inclined his head to listen. Nickomo, all gentle vibes, inclined his head in a spiritual manner. A woman standing behind a desk smiles at him; he inclines his head in return. ‘You know it, Jay,’ he replied inclining his head in the traditional male greeting. Jane smiled timidly at her mother, inclining her head forward, and then pulled on her own jacket. He inclines his head sideways and a little back, looking up at the ceiling again. ‘I did,’ he replied, inclining his head and staring at me with this smug look in his silver eyes. His elbows brushed against the dusty surface of the desk as he inclined his head forward, awaiting her response. ‘I regally incline my head,’ I replied, regally inclining my head. ‘As you wish,’ he said, inclining his head slightly. ‘Magrin,’ she said quietly, inclining her head gracefully. ‘Hi,’ I replied inclining my head in a small nod. Lawrence inclined his head at Fraser's introduction. Synonyms bend, bow, nod, bob, lower, dip noun ˈɪnklʌɪnˈɪnˌklaɪn An inclined surface or plane; a slope, especially on a road or railway. （尤指道路、小径或铁路的）斜面，斜坡 the road climbs a long incline through a forest 道路穿过森林，走了一道长长的斜坡。 Example sentencesExamples Tecton designed the enclosures in such a way as to emphasise the steep inclines and densely wooded slopes. It enables a vehicle to chug up, or engine-brake down, daunting inclines, and idle over obstacles. With the institute on your left, follow the single track road as it climbs and curves, tracing the natural incline of the hill. The four-wheel drive is essential because of the incline of the roads and the ice and snow that often cover them. Going up an incline on a main road or motorway frequently involves going down to 4th gear. With three adults on board, it was huffing and puffing up some of the steeper inclines. The first 20 minutes were nasty, with a steady incline in the road and the toxic buildup of second-hand smoke in our lungs from the night before. It's hard to explain just how sharp the inclines were on these hills. Many inclines around the country boast some type of superlative; this one says they are the steepest, and rightly so. It will not use the relief road unless it is going to the new industrial estate and people may be tempted to take a short cut through the town to avoid the steep incline on the new road. There are subtle inclines and subtler downhill slopes. Lorry drivers had already hurried down to nearby Jungle Café to alert emergency services, while others were using ropes to help haul the injured up a steep incline to the road. The inclines on the road near Fewston Church present a challenge. By following the ridge of the city's hills, it provides tolerable gradients and avoids steep inclines, which proliferate in the city's side streets. With the Segway, you can also move up and down rugged terrain as well as slopes and inclines with a little practice. Mystra was flush with anticipation as they dismounted, leading their horses up the steady incline of the road. At the top of the next incline, the road would change to a downhill slope and start back into the city. It tackled steep inclines, rocky surfaces, muddy tracks and sand dunes with aplomb and at no time did I feel it would bog down or fail to scale rocky obstacles. However, lizards may alter their behavior on inclines of different slopes. Karthan looked ahead, but a small incline in the road prevented him from seeing more than half a mile ahead. Synonyms slope, gradient, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, upslope, dip, descent, declivity, downslope hill North American grade, downgrade, upgrade Derivatives inclinable adjective ɪnˈklʌɪnəb(ə)lɪnˈklaɪnəb(ə)l Recently reissued, it has two speeds and an inclinable head, great for getting the soda jerk in your life to whip up fountain drinks, malteds and thick shakes. Example sentencesExamples That I may not, be wanting on my part to save any of the blood which may be spilled therein, I am willing, upon a timely Surrender, to give terms to so fair an enemy (Especially if I find you inclinable to more peace conditions in the future). Special features such as ‘crusty plates’ and ‘inclinable grills’ made it possible to speedily cook even tikkas and kebabs. incliner noun And on budget reply night he gave Labor supporters and incliners something meaty to chew on, and some hope that Labor had the capacity and confidence to construct a vision for Australia which took Howard on, not bowed down to him. Origin Middle English (originally in the sense 'bend (the head or body) towards something'; formerly also as encline): from Old French encliner, from Latin inclinare, from in- 'towards' + clinare 'to bend'. lean from Old English: The two words spelled lean are of different origins. Both are Old English, but the one meaning ‘be in a sloping position’ shares a root of Latin clinare, as in incline (Middle English); decline (Late Middle English); and recline (Late Middle English). We sometimes talk of lean years or a lean period. This expression comes from the story of Joseph in the Bible. He successfully interprets Pharaoh's disturbing dream, in which seven plump, healthy cattle come out of the river and begin to feed. Seven lean, malnourished animals then leave the river and proceed to eat the plump cattle. According to Joseph's interpretation, there will be seven years of plenty in Egypt followed by seven lean years. Pharaoh, impressed by Joseph, appoints him vice-regent to prepare the country for the ordeal of the seven lean years. A person who is lean and hungry is active and alert-looking. The phrase comes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar—‘Yond' Cassius has a lean and hungry look.’ Definition of incline in US English: incline verbinˈklīnɪnˈklaɪn 1be inclined to/toward/to do somethingFeel willing or favorably disposed toward (an action, belief, or attitude) 想要，赞同（行动，信仰，态度） he was inclined to accept the offer 他倾向于接受那项提议。 Lucy was inclined to a belief in original sin 露西倾向于赞同原罪说。 Example sentencesExamples Some scholars and religious leaders are inclined towards taking emotional decisions. Over the past year I have found myself increasingly disillusioned by feminism and more inclined towards my socialist beliefs. Results indicated that most respondents were more inclined towards centrally planned economic policies rather than free markets. Those who are more inclined towards physical activities can take a lesson in bowling here. They whom I live with are inclined towards postmodernism. I have to confess I've always been personally inclined towards belief. And in the end, even if women are less inclined towards math and science than men, it does not mean that there are not many capable women with the desire and abilities to pursue these fields. For children who are inclined towards spicing up the vacation with a dose of magic, the Academy of Magical Sciences is offering a two-month summer camp. But it is playback singing that Harsheep is most inclined towards. In this confused period, Western powers were not inclined towards unilateral action, or anything else that might upset the already fragile international order. We're coming off a period of 20-plus years during which investors were favorably inclined towards Indonesia. Then, with at least some of the root-causers, their political sympathies and antipathies naturally incline them towards apologia. Does it make sense that some individuals would be more inclined towards a certain lifestyle if that lifestyle had fewer rules and more freedom of choice? This is only because, like India, China is seriously inclined towards economic progress. The contest disproved the general belief that the youngsters of today were more inclined towards western music than classical. For those who are seriously inclined towards theatre, it could be a revelation that neither lights nor colourful sets nor properties are required to make a good play. You might be more inclined towards a cooler plunge after a day's walking. It might be fair to suggest that the seekers after truth will be best served if they are inclined towards a rather philosophical kind of theology. Staff at the school said his parents' ambition had been for him to pursue a career in medicine but, on a return visit to the school a few years ago, he had said he had not been inclined towards the academic professions. Even children seem to be more inclined towards indoor activities and television rather than playing outdoors. Synonyms disposed, minded, of a mind, willing, ready, prepared 1.1with infinitive (especially as a polite formula) tend toward holding a specified opinion. 尤作为客套用语倾向于，持…意见 I'm inclined to agree with you 我倾向于赞同你的意见。 Example sentencesExamples Apparently we ought to be grateful, but we have some trouble taking him at his word, since he offers little more than an assertion that if he could tell us the truth, we would all be inclined to agree with him. His answer is really a big No, and I would be inclined to agree. I'd be inclined to agree with Jon in saying that it smacks of clientelism, politicians trying to be seen to be doling out the good stuff to the locals. Faith was inclined to agree, but what could she do? You may not be inclined to agree, but points of view other than your own do have merit too. I would be inclined to agree with him, that peanut butter is very good. Both are following up on a Wired article of that name and are inclined to agree that nuclear power is the only real solution to the world's energy needs. To a large extent I would be inclined to agree with Tim, especially with his observation on the intellectual leftist. No, I'm sure if I glanced again, there would be more I would be inclined to agree on, but these are the tunes I feel strongly about. Many observers of the field would be inclined to agree with him. I must admit I was inclined to think so but having experienced the Cirque Dreams phenomenon I can tell you truthfully that it does, indeed, defy description. Those involved in rural tourism are inclined to agree. Some prominent non-Americans are inclined to agree. Many among the common soldiers were inclined to agree. Are you inclined to agree, or do they have some support? Recently though I've been inclined to agree with the fans of paint. And after this sensational summer, the entire country would be inclined to agree with him. Anyone who watched last weekend's fixtures would be inclined to agree completely! Anybody who watched the Boat Race in 2002 or 2003 would be inclined to agree. In a metaphorical sense, I would, perhaps, be inclined to agree. 1.2with object Make (someone) willing or disposed to do something. 使想要，使倾向于 his prejudice inclines him to overlook obvious facts 他的偏见使他忽视显而易见的事实。 Example sentencesExamples ‘The history of policing in this country inclines us to view the Garda Siochana as a police force, whose function is to police society,’ said Deputy Flanagan. Which is a problem, as it inclines me to go more foetal, which of course means that I won't do any more study, because I feel that I won't succeed at it. Obesity is not funny and my personal experience of it doesn't incline me to humour, nor to condemnation. Saturn in Cancer at the time of the perihelion inclines you to deal with issues of home, family, security, finances, and relationships. If biological temperament inclines you to be easily upset, that quite naturally leads to questions about ‘what's wrong with me?’ Could this disjointed style, this mixture of attention and indifference, which inclines you to take the picture piece by piece, have something to do with the clear sense of discrete personalities you get from it? Kraynak's hostility toward skeptical and individualistic liberalism inclines him to overlook the virtues of democracy. Irwin's Arabic learning also inclines him to emphasise the ‘otherness’ of the Alhambra, such that mere Europeans cannot hope to comprehend its full significance. Robinson's admiration of the ancients not only predisposes him to favor classical systems of education but also inclines him to turn to Cicero and Quintilian for rhetorical theories that will best help modem students. Perhaps the very familiarity of hospital or police dramas inclines us to take the protagonists for granted. The Hynix case inclines us to once again question government's diplomatic ability, as well as its corporate lobbying skills, as the local media long warned that the chipmaker would face a severe countervailing duty. Rather it is designed to advise the parties of facts upon which they can make an informed decision as to whether the judge's interest could possibly incline him or her to pre-judge the issues. I think premillennialism is dangerous, because this inclines you to simplistic and dangerous positions. Hence we must find another interpretation for Leibniz's statement that our motives and desires may incline us, or influence us, to choose without thereby necessitating us to choose. Synonyms predispose, lead, make, make of a mind to, dispose, bias, prejudice 1.3no object Feel favourably disposed toward someone or something. 赞同（某人，某事） I incline to the view that this conclusion is untenable 我赞同该结论站不住脚这一观点。 Example sentencesExamples For those who incline towards spirituality, divine icons and sacred pictures could be gifts to be treasured for a lifetime. Just like Jin, many young people, even though they have a quite good income, still incline to buy small apartments. Even among those not ideologically inclined towards communism there were some who were so disenchanted with the past that they regarded the communists as representing modernity and a better future. I tend to find that most people involved in media ministries across North America are generally those inclined towards technical giftings. For what it's worth, I incline to the latter position. Although the present top leadership is not culturally inclined towards extremism, turning the tide may no longer be easy. At least for readers already inclined towards tolerance, a basis of solid fact should be more helpful than self-delusion. I incline to disagree with them, but I respect them. Those inclined towards commerce and trade perform Ayudha Pooja, to achieve success in business. Another advantage of introducing technology in schools was that both teachers and students became favourably inclined towards changes in methods of learning. On this issue, I rather incline towards the Samizdata view. If pressed, I incline towards the latter hypothesis. If this perspective on the conflict is right one of the major problems is the lack of mutual understanding between those inclined to traditionalism and those inclined towards humanism. I also feel generously inclined towards artists who have previously, or since, redeemed themselves with their contribution to music. I suspect his readers are evenly divided on the question, but those who incline to the latter view keep quiet about it, while those who take the former call him the Caribbean Joyce. For those less inclined towards social scientific research, this might not seem that interesting or useful an observation. O'Connor's sympathies are certainly with Federalism, and Ginsburg has become more inclined towards Federalism as of late. On the other hand, her growing ability to compete commercially led her mercantile interests to incline to the British view and stress the importance of free access to the whole of China. Immediately after announcing his candidacy he set about removing people from key positions who were not favourably inclined towards him. For those inclined towards the Western culinary tastes, Chennai is increasingly offering greater choices. Synonyms prefer, have a preference for, favour, be favourably disposed to, go for, have a penchant for, have a liking for 2be inclined to/to do somethingHave a tendency to do something. 喜欢做… she's inclined to gossip with complete strangers 她喜欢和完全陌生的人说三道四。 Example sentencesExamples Once a person is bored and lonely, he is inclined to think negatively, which may result in a permanent residence six feet below the ground. I think we all are inclined to be selfish, we're inclined to be frightened of outsiders and people that are different. Only the Germans were less likely to agree, with 40% believing that humans are inclined to stick with a single partner for life. Of course, few people are mad or vicious, but we are inclined to see society and the state as more benign than they are. People tend to be, in my opinion, far too inclined to worship the mages than to worship God, which is a severe problem. Synonyms liable, likely, prone, disposed, given, apt, wont, with a tendency 2.1with adverbial Have a specified disposition or talent. 有…倾向；有…才能 some people are very mathematically inclined 有些人非常有数学才能。 Example sentencesExamples As promised, some mathematically inclined posts. The more mathematically inclined partners do internalize the concept of a top-ten list. We leave the proof of this calculation as an exercise for the mathematically inclined reader. For those who are mathematically inclined, that's one school every three years. The student is the speeder's mathematically inclined defense lawyer. Synonyms inclined, predisposed, minded 3no object, usually with adverbial of direction Lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal. （尤指从垂直或水平方向）倾斜，偏离 the bunker doors incline outward 煤舱门有点往外偏斜。 Example sentencesExamples With few exceptions, all are solid teak with glass tops, which are either horizontal or inclined. The tree seemed perfectly healthy and, while it inclined at a jaunty angle, wasn't threatening the houses around it. Together with the tilt toward the z axis, this causes the equatorial reflections to become inclined from the horizontal direction. Ventral valve with broad shallow sulcus bearing anteriorly a low and rounded median swelling; lateral slopes narrow, steeply inclined. Between the outcrop and me was a thick snow bank, and this was very steeply inclined. Well, in the case of the Helix, finding a disk inclined at an angle to a ring would be a surprise. At the protected, western margin, the underlying substrate profile was only slightly inclined and a low-energy, gentle ramp developed. In a gliding dive inclined at an angle to the horizontal the bird must keep the wings partly open to provide the lift needed to maintain a constant glide angle. White's allegorical space is a vacant sprawling composition, slanting and inclined in a rigid fixture devoid of primary colours or people. Nine vertical and inclined cored boreholes were completed by Irish Drilling Ltd during the summer of 1997. As this margin inclines dorsally, it sweeps around in a distally concave arc to produce a rounded, distally pointing extremity adjacent to the dorsal margin. Radials wider than high, inclined outward, radial facets curved in at sides, slightly narrower than maximum width of radial. The anterior slope is long and straight to weakly convex, while the posterior slope is concave and more steeply inclined than that of N. hazeni. The MGM Grand Hotel spent $135 million on a special theater for ‘K,’ a Cirque show with a stage that inclines at a 90-degree angle. Underground mining entails sinking shafts to reach the target resource and driving tunnels and adits, either inclined or horizontally. Satellite dishes point toward Intelsats above the Atlantic, Europe, and, inclined almost to the horizon, the Indian Ocean. The company's range of horizontal, vertical and inclined systems are installed in buildings that include St Paul's Cathedral and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Vertical surfaces and surfaces inclined to the point that slab saws cannot be used are the application areas for wall saws. One such hike led through meadows, down forest trails, and across slippery shoreline rocks all inclined in the same direction. The pushing member and/or the pushed member has a slant surface inclined with respect to the direction along which the movable member moves. Synonyms lean, tilt, angle, tip, slope, slant, bend, curve, bank, cant, bevel 3.1with object Bend (one's head) forward and downward. 低（头） Example sentencesExamples Jane smiled timidly at her mother, inclining her head forward, and then pulled on her own jacket. Dinael blinked, but inclined his head in agreement. Our eyes locked and he gave me a questioning look, inclining his head at Ruby. Lawrence inclined his head at Fraser's introduction. Nickomo, all gentle vibes, inclined his head in a spiritual manner. He inclines his head sideways and a little back, looking up at the ceiling again. ‘I regally incline my head,’ I replied, regally inclining my head. He always smiled and inclined his head to listen. Michael immediately dropped to one knee, inclining his head in reverence. Harry tucked his wand back into his pocket and ran his hands over Malfoy's neck and shoulders, inclining his head forward and back. Embarrassed, I inclined my head to one side and lowered the rifle's barrel so it was facing the ground. ‘You know it, Jay,’ he replied inclining his head in the traditional male greeting. Gently, he inclined his head and rested it against Akunai's chest like a child. ‘As you wish,’ he said, inclining his head slightly. ‘Magrin,’ she said quietly, inclining her head gracefully. ‘Hi,’ I replied inclining my head in a small nod. ‘I did,’ he replied, inclining his head and staring at me with this smug look in his silver eyes. A woman standing behind a desk smiles at him; he inclines his head in return. ‘Stella,’ Matt's Dad says, inclining his head. His elbows brushed against the dusty surface of the desk as he inclined his head forward, awaiting her response. Synonyms bend, bow, nod, bob, lower, dip nounˈɪnˌklaɪnˈinˌklīn An inclined surface or plane; a slope, especially on a road or railway. （尤指道路、小径或铁路的）斜面，斜坡 the road climbs a long incline through a forest 道路穿过森林，走了一道长长的斜坡。 Example sentencesExamples At the top of the next incline, the road would change to a downhill slope and start back into the city. It tackled steep inclines, rocky surfaces, muddy tracks and sand dunes with aplomb and at no time did I feel it would bog down or fail to scale rocky obstacles. Mystra was flush with anticipation as they dismounted, leading their horses up the steady incline of the road. The first 20 minutes were nasty, with a steady incline in the road and the toxic buildup of second-hand smoke in our lungs from the night before. Lorry drivers had already hurried down to nearby Jungle Café to alert emergency services, while others were using ropes to help haul the injured up a steep incline to the road. With the institute on your left, follow the single track road as it climbs and curves, tracing the natural incline of the hill. It's hard to explain just how sharp the inclines were on these hills. The four-wheel drive is essential because of the incline of the roads and the ice and snow that often cover them. Going up an incline on a main road or motorway frequently involves going down to 4th gear. It enables a vehicle to chug up, or engine-brake down, daunting inclines, and idle over obstacles. There are subtle inclines and subtler downhill slopes. However, lizards may alter their behavior on inclines of different slopes. With three adults on board, it was huffing and puffing up some of the steeper inclines. By following the ridge of the city's hills, it provides tolerable gradients and avoids steep inclines, which proliferate in the city's side streets. Karthan looked ahead, but a small incline in the road prevented him from seeing more than half a mile ahead. With the Segway, you can also move up and down rugged terrain as well as slopes and inclines with a little practice. It will not use the relief road unless it is going to the new industrial estate and people may be tempted to take a short cut through the town to avoid the steep incline on the new road. Tecton designed the enclosures in such a way as to emphasise the steep inclines and densely wooded slopes. The inclines on the road near Fewston Church present a challenge. Many inclines around the country boast some type of superlative; this one says they are the steepest, and rightly so. Synonyms slope, gradient, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, upslope, dip, descent, declivity, downslope Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘bend (the head or body) towards something’; formerly also as encline): from Old French encliner, from Latin inclinare, from in- ‘towards’ + clinare ‘to bend’.
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