lean [ li:n ]

• n. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

  同义词： tilt list inclination leaning

• v.
  • to incline or bend from a vertical position

    "She leaned over the banister"

    同义词： tilt tip slant angle

  • cause to lean or incline

    "He leaned his rifle against the wall"

  • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

    同义词： tend be given incline run

  • rely on for support

    "We can lean on this man"

  • cause to lean to the side

    同义词： list

• adj.
  • lacking excess flesh

    "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look"

    同义词： thin

  • lacking in mineral content or combustible material

    "lean ore"; "lean fuel"

  • containing little excess

    "a lean budget"

    同义词： skimpy

  • not profitable or prosperous

    "a lean year"

以上来源于: WordNet