Definitions
v. Bend or rest against something in a sloping position.
倾斜；倚靠
adj. Having little body fat or containing little fat.
精瘦的；少脂肪的
adj. Using few resources while avoiding waste.
精简高效的
Example
She leaned against the wall and untied her shoes.
她靠着墙，解开了鞋带。
Lean production methods can help manufacturers reduce waste while maintaining the quality of their products.
精益生产方法能帮助制造商在保持产品质量的同时减少浪费。
Collocations
- lean against a wall
- lean forward
- lean meat
- lean production
Word family
- leaning (n.)
- leanness (n.)
Usage tip
lean against指倚靠；lean towards可指倾向于。
FAQ
- What does lean mean?
- Bend or rest against something in a sloping position. Having little body fat or containing little fat. Using few resources while avoiding waste.
- How is lean pronounced?
- UK /liːn/, US /liːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
