recline /rɪˈklaɪn/ TEM8 ( reclining, reclined, reclines )

• 1. 

  V-I If you recline on something, you sit or lie on it with the upper part of your body supported at an angle. 斜靠

  例：

  She proceeded to recline on a chaise longue.

  她开始斜靠在一个躺椅上。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I When a seat reclines or when you recline it, you lower the back so that it is more comfortable to sit in. 使向后倾斜; 向后倾斜

  例：

  Air France first-class seats recline almost like beds.

  法国航空公司头等舱座位的靠背可以向后倾斜得几乎像床一样。

  例：

  Ramesh had reclined his seat and was lying back smoking.

  拉米许已经把椅背向后调了，正仰靠着吸着烟。