inclination
gb/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 4300
hajlam, dőlésszög, lejtés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
hajlam
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] has an inclination to [do something]
She has a strong inclination to help others in need.
Erős hajlama van arra, hogy segítsen a rászorulóknak.
My natural inclination is to wake up early and exercise.
Természetes hajlamom, hogy korán keljek és eddzek.
He showed an inclination toward creative writing from a young age.
Despite her inclination for travel, she decided to stay home this year.
They followed their inclination and started their own business.
Učební příklady
I have an inclination to eat sweets at night.
Éjszakánként hajlamos vagyok édességet enni.
He has an inclination to talk too much.
Hajlamos túl sokat beszélni.
Her inclination is to study alone.
They have an inclination to work as a team.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inclination' with 'incline' (the verb). 'Inclination' is a noun and refers to a tendency or feeling, not the action of leaning.
Význam
natural tendency or preference
Kolokace
natural inclination
|have an inclination
|follow one's inclination
|show an inclination
|strong inclination
Synonyma
tendency (More general; can be used for both people and things.)
|
leaning (Suggests a preference or partiality, often in opinions or tastes.)
Antonyma
disinclination (A lack of willingness or desire to do something.)
Témata
psychology
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A feeling or way of thinking that makes you want to do something.
A natural tendency, urge, or preference to act or feel in a particular way.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Vzorec užití:
[something] has an inclination of [number] degrees
The road has an inclination of about 10 degrees.
Az út lejtése körülbelül 10 fokos.
Astronomers measure the Earth's axial inclination to understand the seasons.
A csillagászok a Föld tengelyferdeségét mérik, hogy megértsék az évszakok kialakulását.
The engineer adjusted the inclination of the solar panels for maximum sunlight.
A steep inclination made the hike challenging.
Učební příklady
The roof has an inclination for rain to run off.
A tetőnek van annyi lejtése, hogy lefolyjon róla az esővíz.
This hill has a high inclination.
Ennek a dombnak meredek a lejtése.
We checked the table's inclination with a tool.
Význam
angle of tilt
Kolokace
steep inclination
|slight inclination
|measure the inclination
|adjust the inclination
Synonyma
slope ('Slope' is more common in everyday use; 'inclination' is more technical.)
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tilt ('Tilt' is often used for smaller angles or informal contexts.)
Antonyma
level ('Level' describes a surface that has no tilt.)
Témata
science
|engineering
|geography
|space
Definice
The angle at which something leans away from being flat or straight up.
The degree to which something is sloped or tilted from a horizontal or vertical position.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
inclination
IPA
GB/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - clin - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: inclination
- Plural: inclination, inclinations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
inclinations
noun
Core family
incline
verb B2
inclined
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disinclined
adjective
disinclination
noun
Výrazy
follow one's inclination
1/fˈɑloʊ wˈʌnz ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
act according to preference
To do what you naturally want or feel like doing.
Příklady
- She followed her inclination and moved abroad for work.
- He decided to follow his inclination and study art instead of law.
have no inclination to
1/hˈæv nˈoʊ ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən tə/
fixed phrase
lack desire to do something
To not want or feel like doing something at all.
Příklady
- I have no inclination to go out tonight.
- They had no inclination to join the meeting.