to lean on
[phrase form: lean]
01
依赖, 依靠
to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
例子
The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.
该公司多年来一直依靠其忠诚的客户。
The community had leaned on the local charity for help during the crisis.
在危机期间，社区依靠当地慈善机构寻求帮助。
02
施压, 施加压力
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
例子
The police leaned on the suspect until they confessed.
警察施压于嫌疑人直到他们招供。
The salesperson has leaned on the customer for weeks to close the deal.
销售人员为了达成交易已经施压客户数周。
03
倚靠, 依赖
to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
例子
The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support.
疲惫的徒步旅行者正倚靠在他的手杖上以获取支撑。
I was so exhausted that I leaned on the wall to steady myself.
我太累了，以至于靠在墙上稳住自己。
