lean on

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on.
  2. To depend upon for support; to require assistance from. figuratively
    — I wish to acknowledge my supervisors (including my unofficial supervisors) who I have leaned on greatly to create a thesis (hopefully) worth reading.
  3. To put pressure on; to attempt to compel a person to do something; to exert influence on.
    — He didn't make a donation until some of his customers leaned on him.
  4. To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.

词形变化

leans on present,singular,third-person leaning on participle,present leaned on participle,past leaned on past leant on participle,past leant on past
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