inclination

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]