lean
Prononciation : [liːn]
Mot
Contexte : « physical support »
(verb) to rest against something for support. When you lean, you're putting your weight on something so you don't have to stand straight up all the time.
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She likes to lean against the wall while waiting for the bus.
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He can't lean on the table because it might break.
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Can I lean my bike against yours?
Contexte : « preference »
(verb) to favor or prefer one thing over another. If you lean towards something, it means you like it more or it seems better to you.
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I lean towards the chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla.
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She doesn't lean towards playing video games; she prefers reading books.
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Which direction do you lean when choosing a flavor?
Contexte : « body condition »
(adjective) to describe someone who has little fat and looks thin. If a person is lean, they are usually healthy and fit.
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The marathon runner is very lean and strong.
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The dog wasn't lean after eating too many treats.
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Do you think being lean is a sign of good health?
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