inclination

倾向，爱好

趋向，趋势

倾斜，斜面，斜坡

交角，倾角

inclination

倾斜, 弯曲, 倾度, 倾向, 爱好

inclination

1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"

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2. (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

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3. (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

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4. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

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5. that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; "her inclination is for classical music"

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6. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

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7. a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect; "the alkaline inclination of the local waters"; "fabric with a tendency to shrink"

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8. the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement"

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