to lean on
Pronunciation
/lˈiːn ˈɑːn/
British pronunciation
/lˈiːn ˈɒn/

英語での「lean on」の定義と意味

to lean on
[phrase form: lean]
01

頼る, 依存する

to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
to lean on definition and meaning
example
The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.
その会社は長年、忠実な顧客に頼ってきました。
The community had leaned on the local charity for help during the crisis.
コミュニティは危機の間、助けを得るために地元の慈善団体に頼っていました
02

圧力をかける, 強要する

to use threats or pressure to control someone's actions or decisions
Transitive: to lean on sb
Ditransitive: to lean on sb to do sth
to lean on definition and meaning
example
The police leaned on the suspect until they confessed.
警察は容疑者が自白するまで圧力をかけた
The salesperson has leaned on the customer for weeks to close the deal.
セールスマンは、取引を成立させるために数週間顧客に圧力をかけていました。
03

寄りかかる, 頼る

to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
to lean on definition and meaning
example
The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support.
疲れたハイカーは、支えのために歩行用の杖に寄りかかっています
I was so exhausted that I leaned on the wall to steady myself.
私はとても疲れていたので、壁に寄りかかって体を支えた。
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