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He felt dizzy and had to lean against the wall for support.
lean [sth] against [sth]vtr + prep
(prop: [sth] up on [sth])
~에 ~을 기대다
The thief leaned his ladder against the wall of the house.
lean against [sth]vi + prep
(be propped against [sth])
~에 기대다
The board is leaning against the wall.
lean backvi + adv
(recline)
뒤로 기대다, 뒤로 젖히다
George leaned back in his armchair and sighed contentedly.
lean forwardvi + adv
(incline your body)
앞으로 굽히다, 앞으로 기울이다
Jackie leaned forward to hear what Claire was whispering.
lean on [sth], lean upon [sth]vi + prep
(rest your weight on) (물리적으로)
~에 기대다
Don't lean on the railing of this balcony - it isn't secure! If you will lean on my shoulder as we walk, it will take some of the weight off your sore ankle.
lean overvi + adv
(bend forwards or down)
앞으로 구부리다
I have to lean over to tie my shoe laces.
신발 끈을 묶기 위해 앞으로 구부려야 한다.
lean overvi + adv
(bend sideways)
옆으로 구부리다
옆으로 기울어지다
In Pisa, there is a famous tower that leans over to one side.
피사에는 옆으로 기울어지는 유명한 탑이 있다.
lean toward [sth/sb], lean towards [sth/sb]vi + prep
(incline body in the direction of)
~ 쪽으로 몸을기울이다
My grandmother often leans toward me in order to hear every word that I say.