recline

[英] [rɪˈklaɪn] [美] [rɪˈklaɪn] 生词本

vi.

vt.

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  • 英英释义

1. VERB 靠;躺;斜倚 If you recline on something, you sit or lie on it with the upper part of your body supported at an angle. 
  • She proceeded to recline on a chaise longue...

    她接着躺在了一个躺椅上。

  • Move to a reclining position on the mattress and rest for 15 minutes.

    靠在垫子上休息15分钟。

2. V-ERG 向后倾斜(坐椅);(使)(坐椅)椅背后仰 When a seat reclines or when you recline it, you lower the back so that it is more comfortable to sit in. 
  • Air France first-class seats recline almost like beds...

    法国航空公司头等舱的坐椅可以调低成几乎像床一样。

  • Ramesh had reclined his seat and was lying back smoking...

    拉梅什把椅背调低,倚在上面吸烟。

  • He was comfortably seated in a soft reclining chair.

    他舒舒服服地坐在柔软的躺椅上。

Verb

1. move the upper body backwards and down

2. cause to recline;

  • "She reclined her head on the pillow"

3. lean in a comfortable resting position;

  • "He was reposing on the couch"