lean against — to rest against something for support; to put your body weight against something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to rest against something for support; to put your body weight against something
Pronunciation (IPA): /liːn əˈɡenst/
Korean meaning: ~에 기대다, 의지하다
Korean pronunciation: **린** 어**겐**스트
Example Sentences
- The lazy cat decided to lean against the warm laptop instead of the cold floor.
- After running the marathon, he had to lean against every lamppost on his way home.
- Don't lean against that freshly painted wall!
lean against
VERB//liːn əˈɡenst//
to rest against something for support; to put your body weight against something
a tired jogger in athletic wear places their back against the thick trunk of an oak tree. The person's full body weight rests against the solid bark surface while they catch their breath. Their running shoes are planted firmly on the ground as they use the tree for complete support. Another jogger nearby stretches on a bench, also taking a rest break. A few fallen leaves scatter around the base of the supportive tree trunk. someone leaning against something to rest their body weight for support
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Lean against the clean wall by the bright screen
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Origin
lean은 고대 영어 'hleonian'에서 유래되었으며, '기울다'라는 뜻이었습니다. against는 'on'과 'again'이 결합된 형태로, '반대편에 맞닿아서'라는 의미를 가집니다.
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“The lazy cat decided to lean against the warm laptop instead of the cold floor.”
“After running the marathon, he had to lean against every lamppost on his way home.”
“Don't lean against that freshly painted wall!”
“She likes to lean against the window and watch the rain.”
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