noun🔗ShareNeigung, Schieflage(of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical."The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy."Die Bäume wiesen verschiedene Neigungen zu Lücken im Blätterdach auf.physicspositiontendencystructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich neigen, lehnenTo incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating."She leaned out of the window."Sie lehnte sich aus dem Fenster.positionactionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNeigen, tendierenTo incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc."I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."Ich tendiere dazu, bei der nächsten Wahl konservativ zu wählen. Die hispanische Wählerschaft tendiert zu den Demokraten.attitudetendencyactiondirectionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich anlehnen, sich stützenFollowed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc."The student leaned against the wall, trying to catch his breath after a long run. "Der Schüler lehnte sich an die Wand, um nach einem langen Lauf nach Luft zu schnappen.attitudeactionpositionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich lehnen, neigenTo hang outwards."The old house's roof was leaning heavily to one side. "Das Dach des alten Hauses neigte sich stark zur Seite.positiondirectionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich anlehnen, sich lehnenTo press against."The student leaned against the desk, trying to stay awake during the boring lecture. "Der Student lehnte sich an den Schreibtisch, um während der langweiligen Vorlesung wach zu bleiben.actionpositionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMageres FleischMeat with no fat on it."The chef ordered lean beef for the dinner party, wanting a healthier option. "Der Koch bestellte mageres Rindfleisch für das Abendessen, da er eine gesündere Option wollte.foodbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlanker MenschAn organism that is lean in stature."The lean of the athlete impressed everyone at the school sports day. "Die schlanke Statur des Athleten beeindruckte alle am Schulsporttag.organismappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbmagernTo thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen."The mechanic had to lean the car's engine mixture to improve fuel efficiency. "Der Mechaniker musste das Gemisch des Automotors abmagern, um die Kraftstoffeffizienz zu verbessern.fuelmachineenergytechnicalvehicleindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchlank, mager(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy."The marathon runner was lean and strong, having trained rigorously. "Der Marathonläufer war schlank und stark, da er streng trainiert hatte.appearancebodypersonanimalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMager(of meat) Having little fat."lean steak cuts"Magere SteakstückefoodessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMager, dürr, kargHaving little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre."a lean budget"Ein mageres Budget.appearancebodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMager, fettarmHaving a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient."A lean ore hardly worth mining."Ein mageres Erz, das sich kaum zu schürfen lohnt.foodsubstancebodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMagerOf a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; opposed to fat."lean copy, matter, or type"Magerer Text.jobbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchlank, effizient, wirtschaftlichEfficient, economic, frugal, agile, slimmed-down; pertaining to the modern industrial principles of "lean manufacturing""Alcoa is now a lean and agile enterprise, after having split last year into two entities."Alcoa ist jetzt ein schlankes und agiles Unternehmen, nachdem es sich im letzten Jahr in zwei Unternehmen aufgespalten hat.economybusinessindustrytechnicalstyleappearanceorganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNeigen, sich lehnenTo conceal."To avoid suspicion, he leaned the evidence in a secret compartment in his desk. "Um keinen Verdacht zu erregen, versteckte er die Beweise in einem geheimen Fach in seinem Schreibtisch.actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLean, Hustensaft-DrogeA recreational drug based on codeine-laced promethazine cough syrup, popular in the hip hop community in the southeastern United States.""He tried lean at the party, but it made him feel very sick." "Er hat auf der Party Lean probiert, aber es hat ihn sehr krank gemacht.culturemedicinesubstancedrinkentertainmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
