inclination
noun uk/ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɪn.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/
(FEELING)
C2 [ C or U ]倾向;爱好;意向
a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing
[ + to infinitive ] My own inclination would be to look for another job. 我个人的意向是另找一份工作。
We should be basing our decisions on solid facts, not inclinations and hunches. 我们应将我们的决定基于可靠的事实而不是个人爱好和直觉。
Synonyms: desire (WANT)persuasion (BELIEFS)tendencywillingnesswish (WANT)
(MOVEMENT)
[ C ] formal轻微的向下动作
a small downward movement
a solemn inclination of the head 郑重其事的点头
(ANGLE)
[ C usually singular, U ] mathematics, engineering specialized倾角，斜角
the angle at which something slopes