slanting

• 形容某物不是直的，而是倾斜或偏向一侧的；也可指歪斜、不平正。

Describes something that is not straight, but sloping or leaning to one side.

1. Sloping or inclinedB1formal

   Having an oblique or slanted direction; not straight up and down or level.

   倾斜的

   • The roof has a slanting angle to allow rain to run off.
   • She wrote in slanting handwriting across the page.
   • The sun cast slanting shadows through the blinds.

   同义词angledaskewcantedinclinedleaningobliqueskewedslopingtilted

   反义词evenhorizontallevelstraightuprightvertical

• 动词，指以带有偏见或特定的方式呈现信息或情况，或指向某个方向倾斜。

A verb used to indicate the act of presenting information or a situation in a biased or particular way, or to slope or lean in a direction.

1. Lie obliquelyB2formal

   To be positioned at an angle that is not vertical or horizontal; to slope.

   倾斜

   • The old fence slants to the left after years of weathering.
   • The roof slants steeply to allow rain to run off.
   • The handwriting slants slightly to the right.

   同义词anglebevelcantinclineleanlistskewslopetilt

   反义词flattenlevelstandstraighten

2. Present with a biasB2formal

   To present information or an opinion in a way that favors a particular perspective.

   带有偏见地呈现

   • The article slants the facts to support the author's political views.
   • The news report was slanted to make the company look bad.
   • He slanted his speech to appeal to younger voters.

   同义词anglebiascolordistortskewtwist

   反义词balancecounterbalanceneutralize

3. Incline or bend from a vertical positionB2formal

   To lean or tilt away from a straight, upright position.

   倾斜

   • The tower slants slightly due to its ancient foundation.
   • She slanted her head to listen more carefully.
   • The tree slants toward the sunlight.

   同义词anglecantheelinclineleanlistslopetilttip

   反义词levelstraightenupright

4. Heel overC1formal

   To lean to one side, typically used for a ship or boat.

   倾斜

   • The sailboat slanted sharply as it caught the wind.
   • The ship slanted to starboard during the storm.
   • The yacht slanted dangerously before the crew adjusted the sails.

   同义词cantcareenheelinclineleanlisttilttip

   反义词levelrightstraighten