lean
US /lin/
・UK /li:n/
A2
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To balance against or on something for support
The people had to lean on the walls because they were so tired
adj.AdjectiveHaving a low fat content
It’s best to use lean meat for this dish
adj.AdjectiveEfficient; well-designed with no waste
A lean organization has well-designed processes
adj.AdjectiveThin; slim; skinny; with little fat on your body
Aileen was very lean because she exercised a lot
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To have a tendency to do something; favor
I lean towards John’s view rather than Paul’s
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be in or move into a sloping position.
The tower leans slightly to one side.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To depend on someone or something for support or help.
She leans on her friends for support.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounMeat containing little or no fat.
This cut of meat is mostly lean.
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Chinese Street Food Tour in Hangzhou, China | BEST Potstickers in China!
- Look at that fatty layer of pork with the lean layer underneath.
Look at that fatty layer of pork with the lean layer underneath.
- This is delicious because you've got the fat mixed with the lean meat and that red braised sauce is just bursting.
This is delicious because you've got the fat mixed with the lean meat and that red braised sauce is just bursting.
Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat
- Now, these are the same quick-start tactics that I've shared with millions of people across the globe, from all walks of life, that helped them to finally drop weight and look lean.
Now, these are the same quick-start tactics that I've shared with millions of people across the globe, from all walks of life, that helped them to finally drop weight and look lean.
- And when I think about having a powerful metabolism, I see myself enjoying life in a tight, lean, youthful-looking body—a body that's full of energy.
And when I think about having a powerful metabolism, I see myself enjoying life in a tight, lean, youthful-looking body—a body that's full of energy.
How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
- That's also because Lee's successor, Goh Chok Tong, continued to lean into attracting big business.
That's also because Lee's successor, Goh Chok Tong, continued to lean into attracting big business.
- continued to lean into attracting big business.
continued to lean into attracting big business.
Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8
- If it's smart casual, I lean towards the smart side.
If it's smart casual, I lean towards the smart side.
- If it's smart casual I lean towards the smart side.
If it's smart casual I lean towards the smart side.
The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans
- You know, "The organization is running so lean, we can't get our work done if you take your vacation, so please stay and work."
You know, "The organization is running so lean, we can't get our work done if you take your vacation, so please stay and work."
- running so lean, we can't get our work done if you take your
running so lean, we can't get our work done if you take your
5 simple ways to be more attractive, according to science :)
- I remember he would lean back a lot during our conversations and he would look around instead of looking at me when I was talking.
I remember he would lean back a lot during our conversations and he would look around instead of looking at me when I was talking.
- He would lean back during our conversations, he would look around rather than looking at
He would lean back during our conversations, he would look around rather than looking at
How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status
- The investors really favored profitability, really favored this lean year that these tech companies had.
The investors really favored profitability, really favored this lean year that these tech companies had.
- profitability, really favored this lean year that these tech
profitability, really favored this lean year that these tech
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- And I will lean forward here a little bit.
And I will lean forward here a little bit.
- But we will march forward here, and I will lean forward here a little bit.
But we will march forward here, and I will lean forward here a little bit.
BBC 6 Minute English July 23, 2015 - Are models too skinny?
- Rob: Hi there, Finn. I have to say you've got a lean and hungry look today!
Rob: Hi there, Finn. I have to say you've got a lean and hungry look today!
- Rob: Hi there, Finn. I have to say you've got a lean and hungry look today!
Rob: Hi there, Finn. I have to say you've got a lean and hungry look today!
Zendaya On Her In-N-Out Order, Last Show Binged & Styling w/ Law Roach | Ask Me Anything | ELLE
- I think we all really needed to lean on each other in those moments.
I think we all really needed to lean on each other in those moments.
- I think we all really needed to lean on each other
I think we all really needed to lean on each other