lean on

• 短语动词，指依靠某人或某物以获得支持，或对某人施加压力迫使其做某事。

A phrasal verb used to indicate relying on someone or something for support, or applying pressure to someone to do something.

不可数 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不可分

1. Physically rest againstformal

   To rest your weight against someone or something for support.

   倚靠

   • She leaned on the wall to catch her breath.
   • He leaned on his walking stick as he walked.
   • The old man leaned on his son for support.

   同义词lean againstrest on

2. Depend on for helpinformal

   To rely on someone for emotional or practical support.

   依靠

   • You can always lean on your friends in difficult times.
   • She leaned on her family during the crisis.
   • He leaned on his colleagues for advice.

   同义词count ondepend onlook torely onturn to

3. Pressure or intimidateinformal

   To try to influence someone by using threats or pressure.

   施压

   • The boss leaned on him to accept the extra work.
   • They leaned on the witness to change his testimony.
   • The gang leaned on the shopkeeper for protection money.

   同义词bullycoerceintimidatepressurestrong-arm

   反义词assistencouragesupport

基本动词lean