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to lean
01
apoiar-se, inclinar-se
to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support
Intransitive: to lean against sth | to lean on sth
Exemplos
The cat stretched and leaned against the window, basking in the warmth of the sunlight.
O gato se espreguiçou e se inclinou contra a janela, aproveitando o calor da luz do sol.
02
inclinar-se, ter tendência a escolher
to have a tendency to choose or support something
Intransitive: to lean toward a specific option
Exemplos
He leans heavily on his experience when making decisions.
Ele apoia-se fortemente na sua experiência ao tomar decisões.
03
apoiar-se, contar com
to depend on for support, guidance, or inspiration
Transitive: to lean on sb/sth
Exemplos
The team tends to lean on their experienced captain for leadership during critical moments in the game.
A equipe tende a contar com seu capitão experiente para liderança durante os momentos críticos do jogo.
04
apoiar, encostar
to cause or allow something to rest against another object
Transitive: to lean sth against sth
Exemplos
The gardener leaned the rake against the shed after finishing the yard work.
O jardineiro apoiou o ancinho no galpão depois de terminar o trabalho no quintal.
lean
Exemplos
The boxer trained hard to achieve a lean and powerful body for the upcoming match.
02
(of meat) containing little or no fat
Exemplos
The butcher labeled the lean fish fillets.
03
low in minerals or combustible material
Exemplos
Mining companies found the lean ore unprofitable.
04
not yielding profit
05
having little extra or surplus
Lean
01
the angle or tilt of a line, surface, or object away from the vertical
02
lean, purple drank
a recreational drink made from codeine-laced promethazine syrup, often mixed with soda and candy
SlangExemplos
Police found bottles of lean hidden in the party supplies.
A polícia encontrou garrafas de lean escondidas nos suprimentos da festa.
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