"incline" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 斜坡
• 倾向于

Definition

名词时，“incline”指不是平的斜面或坡道。作为动词，指倾斜、弯曲或有某种倾向。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

名词多用于技术或物理语境（如坡道、山坡）。动词用法较正式，多见于书面语（如“I incline to think…”）。日常表达用“lean”或“bend”更自然。

Examples

The road goes up a steep incline.

这条路上有一个陡峭的**斜坡**。

He gently inclined his head.

他轻轻**低下**了头。

The treadmill can be set to a higher incline.

跑步机可以调为更高的**坡度**。

I incline to believe he's telling the truth.

我**倾向于**相信他说的是真的。

There was a slight incline in the path through the woods.

林间小道上有一个小**坡度**。

She inclined towards him, as if to listen more closely.

她**倾身**靠近他，好像要听得更清楚。