英语词汇“leaning”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid

Recent Examples on the Web Across the United States, in places that span every political leaning and demographic distinction, official state foods, which by my count come to 110, represent a vast buffet of regional pride that sometimes borders on bluster.

Doug Mack, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2022 These pics also suggest the black Galaxy Watch 5 will have more of a sporty leaning, although all members of this family are likely to have similar core features.

Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 July 2022 What was once a reliably Republican district that covered parts of Oakland and western Wayne counties, was redrawn to be wholly contained in Oakland County and is now solidly Democratic leaning.

Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 Six of the current justices are generally regarded as conservative leaning, while three are seen as more liberal.

Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 His work also shows that the political leaning of a firm’s workforce has a big influence on whether CEOs take a stance on an issue.

Corinne Post, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Alpine County is small, population-wise, but its political leaning poses a big mystery.

Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 Her departure is the latest shift on a council that in recent years has become younger and more left-leaning.

Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 One citizen at Tuesday’s board meeting claimed the book was biased and left-leaning.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	leaning
释义	leaning noun lean·ing ˈlē-niŋ : a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency —often used in plural radical leanings Synonyms current direction drift run tendency tide trend wind See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid Recent Examples on the Web Across the United States, in places that span every political leaning and demographic distinction, official state foods, which by my count come to 110, represent a vast buffet of regional pride that sometimes borders on bluster. Doug Mack, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2022 These pics also suggest the black Galaxy Watch 5 will have more of a sporty leaning, although all members of this family are likely to have similar core features. Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 July 2022 What was once a reliably Republican district that covered parts of Oakland and western Wayne counties, was redrawn to be wholly contained in Oakland County and is now solidly Democratic leaning. Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 Six of the current justices are generally regarded as conservative leaning, while three are seen as more liberal. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 His work also shows that the political leaning of a firm’s workforce has a big influence on whether CEOs take a stance on an issue. Corinne Post, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Alpine County is small, population-wise, but its political leaning poses a big mystery. Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 Her departure is the latest shift on a council that in recent years has become younger and more left-leaning. Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 One citizen at Tuesday’s board meeting claimed the book was biased and left-leaning. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above leaning 1 of 3 adjective as in sloping running in a slanting direction the leaning tower of Pisa is a popular tourist attraction in Italy Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sloping sloped tilting diagonal tilted slant raked slanted oblique graded pitched cant inclined canted listing slantwise Antonyms & Near Antonyms horizontal vertical parallel level perpendicular plumb up-and-down See More leaning 2 of 3 noun 1 as in direction a prevailing or general movement or inclination the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings Synonyms & Similar Words direction tendency tide trend shift wind drift current run curve swing turn upside habit way tenor propensity downside custom turnabout countertrend countercurrent undercurrent undertow 2 as in tendency a habitual attraction to some activity or thing despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid Synonyms & Similar Words tendency inclination devices aptitude bent affinity proclivity affection bias penchant knack impulse predisposition predilection disposition turn propensity preference partiality bone talent addiction gift genius liking like habitude prejudice favor appetite flair partisanship habit fondness taste faculty practice endowment way one-sidedness fancy specialty custom pattern speciality forte quirk routine peculiarity idiosyncrasy singularity wont convention eccentricity trick practise kink oddity Antonyms & Near Antonyms dislike distaste aversion allergy disliking neutrality disinclination objectivity disfavor detachment indifference impartiality averseness disrelish apathy nonchalance unconcern disinterestedness insouciance See More leaning 3 of 3 verb present participle of lean 1 as in tilting to set or cause to be at an angle just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it Synonyms & Similar Words tilting sloping angling inclining tipping cocking slanting heeling pitching canting banking listing bending deviating retreating veering reclining descending swerving declining Antonyms & Near Antonyms straightening flattening evening leveling levelling 2 as in tending to show a liking or proneness (for something) the family's diet leans toward greasy food Synonyms & Similar Words tending inclining running pointing gravitating trending going indicating suggesting Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoiding shunning shying (from or away from) 3 as in relying to place reliance or trust you can always lean on me if you need help Synonyms & Similar Words relying counting depending standing on trusting banking on calculating looking to calling upon confiding entrusting calling on figuring on reckoning committing intrusting Antonyms & Near Antonyms questioning distrusting suspecting mistrusting Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of leaning are penchant, proclivity, and propensity. While all these words mean "a strong instinct or liking for something," leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable. a student with artistic leanings In some situations, the words penchant and leaning are roughly equivalent. However, penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object. a penchant for taking risks The words proclivity and leaning can be used in similar contexts, but proclivity suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil. a proclivity for violence The meanings of propensity and leaning largely overlap; however, propensity implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination. a propensity to offer advice
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