incline

inclineとは 意味・定義・例文

Noun 名詞

1. a sloping surface; slope

傾斜, 勾配
There is an incline ahead.

Verb 動詞

1. bend one’s head forwards and downwards; bow or nod

曲げる, お辞儀する, 乗り出す

2. (cause to) move into a sloping position; (cause to) bend forward or downward; lean

傾く|~を傾ける
From this point the hill inclines steeply.

3. have a physical or mental tendency; have a habitual tendency; have a disposition

(習慣的に)~する傾向[性向]がある
incline to leanness
incline to laziness
incline towards depression

4. having a liking or preference for; be interested in or concerned with; be willing to do

~を好む; ~に興味[関心]がある; ~したい
She inclines to study abroad.

5. having a tendency to be or to do; likely to be or do

傾向がある|~する傾向がある
The motorbike is inclined to stall when it's cold outside.
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