n.

1. （性格上的）倾向；意向；爱好[C][U][（+for/to/toward）][+to-v]
   He had an inclination to talk.

   他喜欢高谈阔论。

   She showed no inclination to staying.

   她丝毫没有要留下的意思。

2. 趋向，趋势[C][S1][（+to）][+to-v]
   He has an inclination to become fat.

   他有发胖的趋势。

3. 倾斜；曲身；点头[C][S1]
   He gave an inclination of the head.

   他点了点头。

4. 斜坡；斜面；倾度[C][S1]
   the inclination of a roof

   屋顶的倾斜度

5. 【数】倾角，斜角[C]

n.

1. a natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
   ▸ (inclination for/to/towards) an interest in or liking for.
2. a slope or slant.
   ▸a dip of a magnetic needle.
   ▸the angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another.
3. the act of inclining the body or head.