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tilt

释义

tilt

noun singular

UK /tɪlt/

1
a sloping position, or the amount by which something slopes
The table has a definite tilt at this end.
Synonyms and related words
Slopes and sloping
slope
tilt
incline
2
a slight change in people’s opinion or attitude
Opinion polls are showing a marked tilt towards the Nationalist Party.
Synonyms and related words
A change of opinion
about-turn
climb-down
shift
3
Britisha criticism of someone or something
tilt at:
She never misses a chance to have a tilt at liberals.
Synonyms and related words
Criticisms and accusations
criticism
attack
reproach
4
Britishan attempt to achieve something
tilt at:
Whitham is heading for a tilt at the world championship next year.
Synonyms and related words
An attempt to do something
attempt
effort
struggle

phrases

at full tilt

tilt

noun singular

US /tɪlt/

1
a sloping position, or the amount by which something slopes
The table has a definite tilt at this end.
Synonyms and related words
Slopes and sloping
slope
tilt
incline
2
a slight change in people’s opinion or attitude
Opinion polls are showing a marked tilt toward the Nationalist Party.
Synonyms and related words
A change of opinion
about-face
reappraisal
shift
3
Britisha criticism of someone or something
Synonyms and related words
Criticisms and accusations
criticism
attack
reproach
4
Britishan attempt to achieve something
tilt at:
Whitham is heading for a tilt at the world championship next year.
Synonyms and related words
An attempt to do something
attempt
effort
struggle

tilt

verb

UK /tɪlt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	tilt
he/she/it	tilts
present participle	tilting
past tense	tilted
past participle	tilted

1
transitive to move something so that one side is lower than the other
She tilted the bowl to pour the mixture out.
The tray was tilted at an angle.
Synonyms and related words
To change position
turn
spin
overturn
1. 1a
  intransitive if something tilts, it moves so that one side is lower than the other
  Suddenly the boat started to tilt.
  Synonyms and related words
  To change position
  turn
  spin
  overturn
2. 1b
  transitive to move your head slightly upwards, downwards, or to one side
  She was sitting with her head tilted slightly back.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move your head
  avert your eyes/gaze/head etc
  bob your head
  bury your face/head in something
2
intransitive/transitive to influence a situation in a particular way, or to be influenced in a particular way
tilt the balance towards/in favour of someone (=give someone an advantage):
Excellent performances from the opening batsmen have tilted the balance in favour of the home side.
Synonyms and related words
To have an effect
shape
impact
affect

phrases

be tilting at windmills

tilt

verb

US /tɪlt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	tilt
he/she/it	tilts
present participle	tilting
past tense	tilted
past participle	tilted

1
transitive to move something so that one side is lower than the other
The tray was tilted at an angle.
She tilted the bowl to pour the mixture out.
Synonyms and related words
To change position
turn
spin
overturn
1. 1a
  intransitive if something tilts, it moves so that one side is lower than the other
  Suddenly the boat started to tilt.
  Synonyms and related words
  To change position
  turn
  spin
  overturn
2. 1b
  transitive to move your head slightly upward, downward, or to one side
  She was sitting with her head tilted slightly back.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move your head
  avert your eyes/gaze/head etc.
  bob your head
  bury your face/head in something
2
intransitive/transitive to influence a situation in a particular way, or to be influenced in a particular way
tilt the balance toward/in favor of someone (=give someone an advantage):
Excellent performances from the opening batsmen have tilted the balance in favor of the home side.
Synonyms and related words
To have an effect
affect
shape
impact

phrases

be tilting at windmills

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