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recline

/rɪkˈlaɪn/

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1 · verb

lean or lie back

斜躺

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He adjusted the chair so he could recline comfortably.
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他调整了椅子，好舒服地靠着。
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Pronunciation: /rɪkˈlaɪn/

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