recline
UK/ri'klain/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
v.
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position
斜倚，向后靠（躺）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + clīnāre (lean) = 'lean back.' The backward tilt of a body resting or a seat that tips back.
Root clin still carries 13 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.recline a seat放倒座椅
- 2.fully recline完全放平
- 3.recline in a chair斜靠在椅子上
Example Sentences
- 1.
He reclined on the sofa and closed his eyes.
- 2.
You can recline your seat once we're in the air.
- 3.
She reclined in the deck chair, soaking up the sun.