incline /ɪnˈklaɪn , ˈɪnklaɪn/
v. (make) tend to have... trends; (make) tilt; Nod your head (especially to show agreement, welcome, etc.)
n. slope; slope; slope
1.be inclined to do tend to (always) like (willing) do something, will do something, easy to do something; Tendency to do something
Henry was inclined to seek solace in drink.
Henry often used alcohol to kill his sorrows.
He was inclined to self-pity
He always sighed with self-pity.
He is inclined to meddle in other people's affairs.
He always likes to interfere in other people's affairs.
He's inclined to be lazy.
He likes to be lazy.
I am inclined to daydream.
I love fantasies.
Martin is inclined to rush in where angels fear to tread.
Martin always likes to act rashly. Collins Advanced English-Chinese Dictionary
Nobody felt inclined to argue with Smith
No one wants to argue with Smith.
Years of conditioning had left their mark on her, and she never felt inclined to talk to strange men.
Years of nurturing have had a deep impact on her, and she is never willing to talk to strangers.
I'm inclined to agree with you.
I'm inclined to agree with you.
I am inclined to think that the ancient Greeks understood this better than we do
I'm inclined to think that the ancient Greeks knew more about this than we do.
I am inclined to agree with Alan.
I'm inclined to agree with Alan.
I'm half inclined to agree.
I don't quite agree.
She was inclined to trust him.
She was willing to believe him.
They'll be more inclined to listen if you don't shout.
If you don't shout loudly, they'll be more likely to listen.
I would not, if I were you, be inclined to discuss private business with the landlady
If I were you, I wouldn't talk to the landlady about personal matters.
The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine
The leaves tend to turn yellow in the hot sun.
Some experts worry that Yellen will be inclined to chase unemployment to the neglect of inflation.
Some experts worry that Yellen will focus too much on unemployment and ignore inflation.
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2.incline to/towards the view that从句：倾向于认为
I incline to the view that we should take no action at this stage.
I am inclined to believe that we should not act at this stage.
I incline to the view that he is right.
I'm inclined to think he's right.
My experience inclines me to the view that he is not to be trusted.
My experience makes me feel that he is not a reliable person.
3.incline to do 惯常于做某事，容易做某事，倾向于做某事，往往做某事
Incline sb to do 往往使某人做某事；让人愿意做某事
The government is more effective than we incline to think.
The government is more efficient than we are accustomed to thinking.
Those who fail incline to blame the world for their failure.
Those who fail tend to blame society for their failures.
Older people incline to rise up early.
Older people often wake up early.
Many end up as team leaders, which inclines them to co-operate with the bosses
Many end up as team leaders, which makes it easy for them to work with their bosses.
His obvious sincerity inclined me to trust him.
The sincerity on his face made me want to believe him.
The news makes me inclined to change my mind.
This news made me inclined to change my mind.
4. ~ (sb) to/towards sth（使）倾向于，有… 的趋势
The prime minister is believed to be inclining towards an April election.
The Prime Minister is believed to be leaning towards a general election in April.
5.incline one’s head点头（尤指以示同意、欢迎等）
Jack inclined his head very slightly.
Jack nodded slightly.
6. noun, slope; Incline; slope
a steep/slight incline陡 / 缓坡
He came to a halt at the edge of a steep incline.
He stopped on the edge of a steep slope.
The road climbs a long incline through a forest.
The road has a long slope in the forest.