Definition of inclination in English:

inclination

noun ɪnklɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌɪnkləˈneɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.
（人的）自然倾向
John was a scientist by training and inclination
约翰无论从后天培养还是从自身倾向看都是科学家。
Fanny showed little inclination to talk about anything serious
count noun he was free to follow his inclinations
他可以自由发展自身的爱好。
Example sentencesExamples
- They are people with special tastes, inclinations and resources.
- The problem is that many of us are out of touch with our natural inclinations.
- The way of avoiding such tragedies is for everyone to follow his own inclinations, more or less as they arise.
- Unfortunately, this education breeds and dignifies some dangerous inclinations.
- Freedom for him is something that belongs to a person when he is not hindered from following his preferences and inclinations.
- But they are all still Leftists with the same dictatorial inclinations.
- Many of us can think of a dream job… that perfect position matching our aptitudes and our inclinations.
- From foxhounds to sheep dogs, none can be successful in their natural inclinations without proper training.
- All of my natural inclinations registered heavily on the Watchtower sin-o-meter.
- The other items in each particular circumstance might be different mental events, including desires, inclinations, and so on.
- Previous conflicts between their natural inclinations and their fears would be resolved firmly in favour of the left.
- Introspection and a compulsion to fleet-footed unexpectedness mean that I sometimes cannot trust my inclinations.
- Being ruled by Venus, planet of love and beauty, you've always had the inclinations of a new romantic, even when grunge dominated.
- The outcome is clearly a compromise of his own egalitarian inclinations.
- Are you ready to finally have your most deafening inclinations and desires voiced for you?
- The problem is that my inclinations are in the opposite direction.
- Every living being is under the plan of his natural inclinations in terms of the modes of material nature.
- In that context the audience would include beings of varying capacities, dispositions, and inclinations.
- They have different approaches, origins, orientations and inclinations.
- The powers remain, but they now follow the inclinations of man's perverted and self-centred heart.
Synonyms
tendency, propensity, proclivity, leaning
predisposition, disposition, predilection, weakness, proneness
desire, wish, readiness, impulse
bent
archaic list, humour
rare velleity
1. 1.1inclination for/to/towards An interest in or liking for (something)
  兴趣，爱好
  my inborn inclination for things with moving parts
  Example sentencesExamples
  But an inclination for music was not his only love, he also had a passion for film.
  Either way, if I look at them at all, my inclination to read more than a few lines is heavily influenced by their grasp of, say, punctuation.
  ‘The refugees and asylum seekers are generally law-abiding and educated and have no inclination towards crime,’ he said.
  And the image of ordinary, decent boys who showed no inclinations towards extremism and violence began to crumble.
  An inclination toward classical art and, most likely, the residual Protestantism of her Canadian-Scottish heritage were also evident.
  Her first inclination was to decline, but before she knew what she was doing she decided that she would accept.
  Through her I have satisfied many inclinations to revenge.
  Still, he is a bit raw and immature, and he showed no inclination to complete college.
  Some have inclinations towards activism without ever having really been politicized.
  The second inconsistency is found in Calvin's insistence that the fallen will retains neither power to choose between good and evil nor any inclination for goodness.
  Much of this, I gladly confide, derives from my lifelong inclination for historical geography.
  Muslim organisations who collect zakat have their own agenda and have no interest or inclination to take up the cause of these poor Muslims.
  Most people don't have the time or inclination to evaluate everything they are told.
  What I certainly don't feel is guilty about the fact that I have no inclination to watch.
  One of his more obvious characteristics is his inclination towards exaggeration.
  The various publics, having other interests or no inclination toward foreign matters short of war, tended toward apathy.
  Synonyms
  liking, penchant, partiality, preference, appetite, fancy, fondness, affection, love
  interest, affinity
  stomach, taste
  informal yen
  rare appetency
2The fact or degree of sloping.
changes in inclination of the line on the graph
图表上线条倾度的变化。
Example sentencesExamples
- Slope inclination and aspect were recorded at several locations within each stand.
- The great diversity of plants in the formation is due to local variation in soil conditions, topography, slope inclination and resultant microclimates.
- Vicinal faces are typically only hundredths of one degree in inclination from the main crystal face on which they form.
- The plot was located on a north-west facing slope with an inclination of about 20° and an elevation range of 130 m from the lowest to the highest point.
- An inclination of 0 degrees would mean the orbit is perfectly aligned with Earth's orbital plane.
1. 2.1 The action of inclining the body or head.
  the questioner's inclination of his head
  发问者的微微欠身。
  Example sentencesExamples
  That most people walk in an ungraceful, ungainly and awkward manner with a forward inclination of the body does not mean that it is the normal way of walking.
  A slight inclination of Alvito's head was all the acknowledgement this pledge received.
  A slight inclination of Roxy's head indicated to Helen that she knew about her estrangement from Tim.
  Synonyms
  bowing, bow, bending, nod, nodding, lowering, dip
2. 2.2 The dip of a magnetic needle.
  磁针倾斜，磁倾
  Example sentencesExamples
  This component has both reversed and normal polarity, with an average declination of 320 and an inclination of -13 deg.
  The third possible explanation for the shallow inclination of the high temperature component of magnetization is that the dykes were rotated about horizontal axes after magnetization.
  The higher coercivity component has a inclination that is steeper than expected and a NW declination.
3The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another.
倾角，斜角
Example sentencesExamples
- Previous workers have examined the functional significance of variation in the angle of inclination of the fin base relative to the longitudinal axis of the body.
- For example, it is likely that the angle of inclination of the pectoral fin base constrains the range of directions in which force may be applied on the fluid during swimming.
- We also recorded terrain inclination angle, observer distance, time of day, date and year.
- The first design trend we examine here is in the orientation of the pectoral fin base, defined externally as the angle of inclination of the insertion of the pectoral fin on the body.
- The transmembrane helix of subunit VIIc changes its angle of inclination midway through the helix.
- Dichroic ratios R, order parameter S, and inclination angle between membrane plans and diglucosamine ring plane.
- For example, at each location on the globe, the geomagnetic field lines intersect the Earth's surface at a specific angle of inclination.
Synonyms
gradient, incline, slope, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, descent, declivity
slant, lift, tilt
cant, camber, bevel
angle
1. 3.1Astronomy The angle between the orbital plane of a planet, comet, etc. and the ecliptic, or between the orbital plane of a satellite and the equatorial plane of its primary.
  〔天文〕轨道交角
  cometary orbits vary widely in inclination
  Example sentencesExamples
  From that ellipse one can, in principle, determine the inclination of the planet's orbital plane.
  Because of the Mercury's high orbital inclination, it can be seen crossing the disk of the sun only rarely.
  The orbit plane inclination is from 55 to 60 degrees, which gives good coverage of latitudes up to 75 degrees north.
  First, the relative inclination of the two orbits means their paths do not intersect.
  He's based this idea on a study of the angle, or inclination, of asteroid orbits.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin inclinatio(n-), from inclinare 'bend towards' (see incline).

Definition of inclination in US English:

inclination

nounˌinkləˈnāSH(ə)nˌɪnkləˈneɪʃ(ə)n

1A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity.
（人的）自然倾向
John was a scientist by training and inclination
约翰无论从后天培养还是从自身倾向看都是科学家。
he was free to follow his inclinations
他可以自由发展自身的爱好。
Example sentencesExamples
- Previous conflicts between their natural inclinations and their fears would be resolved firmly in favour of the left.
- Unfortunately, this education breeds and dignifies some dangerous inclinations.
- From foxhounds to sheep dogs, none can be successful in their natural inclinations without proper training.
- The outcome is clearly a compromise of his own egalitarian inclinations.
- All of my natural inclinations registered heavily on the Watchtower sin-o-meter.
- Freedom for him is something that belongs to a person when he is not hindered from following his preferences and inclinations.
- But they are all still Leftists with the same dictatorial inclinations.
- The problem is that my inclinations are in the opposite direction.
- Are you ready to finally have your most deafening inclinations and desires voiced for you?
- Being ruled by Venus, planet of love and beauty, you've always had the inclinations of a new romantic, even when grunge dominated.
- Many of us can think of a dream job… that perfect position matching our aptitudes and our inclinations.
- The way of avoiding such tragedies is for everyone to follow his own inclinations, more or less as they arise.
- They have different approaches, origins, orientations and inclinations.
- They are people with special tastes, inclinations and resources.
- Every living being is under the plan of his natural inclinations in terms of the modes of material nature.
- Introspection and a compulsion to fleet-footed unexpectedness mean that I sometimes cannot trust my inclinations.
- In that context the audience would include beings of varying capacities, dispositions, and inclinations.
- The problem is that many of us are out of touch with our natural inclinations.
- The powers remain, but they now follow the inclinations of man's perverted and self-centred heart.
- The other items in each particular circumstance might be different mental events, including desires, inclinations, and so on.
Synonyms
tendency, propensity, proclivity, leaning
1. 1.1inclination for/to/toward An interest in or liking for (something)
  兴趣，爱好
  Burger King and Wendy's didn't show any inclination to jump into a price war with McDonald's
  Example sentencesExamples
  Some have inclinations towards activism without ever having really been politicized.
  An inclination toward classical art and, most likely, the residual Protestantism of her Canadian-Scottish heritage were also evident.
  And the image of ordinary, decent boys who showed no inclinations towards extremism and violence began to crumble.
  The second inconsistency is found in Calvin's insistence that the fallen will retains neither power to choose between good and evil nor any inclination for goodness.
  The various publics, having other interests or no inclination toward foreign matters short of war, tended toward apathy.
  Most people don't have the time or inclination to evaluate everything they are told.
  Her first inclination was to decline, but before she knew what she was doing she decided that she would accept.
  Muslim organisations who collect zakat have their own agenda and have no interest or inclination to take up the cause of these poor Muslims.
  Through her I have satisfied many inclinations to revenge.
  But an inclination for music was not his only love, he also had a passion for film.
  Much of this, I gladly confide, derives from my lifelong inclination for historical geography.
  ‘The refugees and asylum seekers are generally law-abiding and educated and have no inclination towards crime,’ he said.
  One of his more obvious characteristics is his inclination towards exaggeration.
  Still, he is a bit raw and immature, and he showed no inclination to complete college.
  What I certainly don't feel is guilty about the fact that I have no inclination to watch.
  Either way, if I look at them at all, my inclination to read more than a few lines is heavily influenced by their grasp of, say, punctuation.
  Synonyms
  liking, penchant, partiality, preference, appetite, fancy, fondness, affection, love
2A slope or slant.
斜坡，倾度
changes in inclination of the line on the graph
图表上线条倾度的变化。
Example sentencesExamples
- Slope inclination and aspect were recorded at several locations within each stand.
- The plot was located on a north-west facing slope with an inclination of about 20° and an elevation range of 130 m from the lowest to the highest point.
- The great diversity of plants in the formation is due to local variation in soil conditions, topography, slope inclination and resultant microclimates.
- An inclination of 0 degrees would mean the orbit is perfectly aligned with Earth's orbital plane.
- Vicinal faces are typically only hundredths of one degree in inclination from the main crystal face on which they form.
1. 2.1 The action of inclining the body or head.
  the questioner's inclination of his head
  发问者的微微欠身。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A slight inclination of Alvito's head was all the acknowledgement this pledge received.
  A slight inclination of Roxy's head indicated to Helen that she knew about her estrangement from Tim.
  That most people walk in an ungraceful, ungainly and awkward manner with a forward inclination of the body does not mean that it is the normal way of walking.
  Synonyms
  bowing, bow, bending, nod, nodding, lowering, dip
2. 2.2 The dip of a magnetic needle.
  磁针倾斜，磁倾
  Example sentencesExamples
  This component has both reversed and normal polarity, with an average declination of 320 and an inclination of -13 deg.
  The higher coercivity component has a inclination that is steeper than expected and a NW declination.
  The third possible explanation for the shallow inclination of the high temperature component of magnetization is that the dykes were rotated about horizontal axes after magnetization.
3The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another.
倾角，斜角
Example sentencesExamples
- The first design trend we examine here is in the orientation of the pectoral fin base, defined externally as the angle of inclination of the insertion of the pectoral fin on the body.
- The transmembrane helix of subunit VIIc changes its angle of inclination midway through the helix.
- We also recorded terrain inclination angle, observer distance, time of day, date and year.
- For example, at each location on the globe, the geomagnetic field lines intersect the Earth's surface at a specific angle of inclination.
- Dichroic ratios R, order parameter S, and inclination angle between membrane plans and diglucosamine ring plane.
- Previous workers have examined the functional significance of variation in the angle of inclination of the fin base relative to the longitudinal axis of the body.
- For example, it is likely that the angle of inclination of the pectoral fin base constrains the range of directions in which force may be applied on the fluid during swimming.
Synonyms
gradient, incline, slope, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, descent, declivity
1. 3.1Astronomy The angle between the orbital plane of a planet, comet, etc. and the ecliptic, or between the orbital plane of a satellite and the equatorial plane of its primary.
  〔天文〕轨道交角
  Example sentencesExamples
  Because of the Mercury's high orbital inclination, it can be seen crossing the disk of the sun only rarely.
  First, the relative inclination of the two orbits means their paths do not intersect.
  From that ellipse one can, in principle, determine the inclination of the planet's orbital plane.
  He's based this idea on a study of the angle, or inclination, of asteroid orbits.
  The orbit plane inclination is from 55 to 60 degrees, which gives good coverage of latitudes up to 75 degrees north.
2. 3.2Astronomy The angle between the axis of an astronomical object and a fixed reference angle.
  Example sentencesExamples
  ‘Some scientists believe that the monarchs sense the inclination of the earth by the changing autumn light,’ he says.
  He also hypothesized that the Mid-Paleogene cooling resulted from a sudden shift in the angle of inclination of the Earth's axis of rotation.
  The most plausible conclusion is that the inclination of Jupiter's axis is automatically changing, as we know the Earth's has often done.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin inclinatio(n-), from inclinare ‘bend towards’ (see incline).

单词	inclination
释义	Definition of inclination in English: inclination noun ɪnklɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌɪnkləˈneɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition. （人的）自然倾向 John was a scientist by training and inclination 约翰无论从后天培养还是从自身倾向看都是科学家。 Fanny showed little inclination to talk about anything serious count noun he was free to follow his inclinations 他可以自由发展自身的爱好。 Example sentencesExamples They are people with special tastes, inclinations and resources. The problem is that many of us are out of touch with our natural inclinations. The way of avoiding such tragedies is for everyone to follow his own inclinations, more or less as they arise. Unfortunately, this education breeds and dignifies some dangerous inclinations. Freedom for him is something that belongs to a person when he is not hindered from following his preferences and inclinations. But they are all still Leftists with the same dictatorial inclinations. Many of us can think of a dream job… that perfect position matching our aptitudes and our inclinations. From foxhounds to sheep dogs, none can be successful in their natural inclinations without proper training. All of my natural inclinations registered heavily on the Watchtower sin-o-meter. The other items in each particular circumstance might be different mental events, including desires, inclinations, and so on. Previous conflicts between their natural inclinations and their fears would be resolved firmly in favour of the left. Introspection and a compulsion to fleet-footed unexpectedness mean that I sometimes cannot trust my inclinations. Being ruled by Venus, planet of love and beauty, you've always had the inclinations of a new romantic, even when grunge dominated. The outcome is clearly a compromise of his own egalitarian inclinations. Are you ready to finally have your most deafening inclinations and desires voiced for you? The problem is that my inclinations are in the opposite direction. Every living being is under the plan of his natural inclinations in terms of the modes of material nature. In that context the audience would include beings of varying capacities, dispositions, and inclinations. They have different approaches, origins, orientations and inclinations. The powers remain, but they now follow the inclinations of man's perverted and self-centred heart. Synonyms tendency, propensity, proclivity, leaning predisposition, disposition, predilection, weakness, proneness desire, wish, readiness, impulse bent archaic list, humour rare velleity 1.1inclination for/to/towards An interest in or liking for (something) 兴趣，爱好 my inborn inclination for things with moving parts Example sentencesExamples But an inclination for music was not his only love, he also had a passion for film. Either way, if I look at them at all, my inclination to read more than a few lines is heavily influenced by their grasp of, say, punctuation. ‘The refugees and asylum seekers are generally law-abiding and educated and have no inclination towards crime,’ he said. And the image of ordinary, decent boys who showed no inclinations towards extremism and violence began to crumble. An inclination toward classical art and, most likely, the residual Protestantism of her Canadian-Scottish heritage were also evident. Her first inclination was to decline, but before she knew what she was doing she decided that she would accept. Through her I have satisfied many inclinations to revenge. Still, he is a bit raw and immature, and he showed no inclination to complete college. Some have inclinations towards activism without ever having really been politicized. The second inconsistency is found in Calvin's insistence that the fallen will retains neither power to choose between good and evil nor any inclination for goodness. Much of this, I gladly confide, derives from my lifelong inclination for historical geography. Muslim organisations who collect zakat have their own agenda and have no interest or inclination to take up the cause of these poor Muslims. Most people don't have the time or inclination to evaluate everything they are told. What I certainly don't feel is guilty about the fact that I have no inclination to watch. One of his more obvious characteristics is his inclination towards exaggeration. The various publics, having other interests or no inclination toward foreign matters short of war, tended toward apathy. Synonyms liking, penchant, partiality, preference, appetite, fancy, fondness, affection, love interest, affinity stomach, taste informal yen rare appetency 2The fact or degree of sloping. changes in inclination of the line on the graph 图表上线条倾度的变化。 Example sentencesExamples Slope inclination and aspect were recorded at several locations within each stand. The great diversity of plants in the formation is due to local variation in soil conditions, topography, slope inclination and resultant microclimates. Vicinal faces are typically only hundredths of one degree in inclination from the main crystal face on which they form. The plot was located on a north-west facing slope with an inclination of about 20° and an elevation range of 130 m from the lowest to the highest point. An inclination of 0 degrees would mean the orbit is perfectly aligned with Earth's orbital plane. 2.1 The action of inclining the body or head. the questioner's inclination of his head 发问者的微微欠身。 Example sentencesExamples That most people walk in an ungraceful, ungainly and awkward manner with a forward inclination of the body does not mean that it is the normal way of walking. A slight inclination of Alvito's head was all the acknowledgement this pledge received. A slight inclination of Roxy's head indicated to Helen that she knew about her estrangement from Tim. Synonyms bowing, bow, bending, nod, nodding, lowering, dip 2.2 The dip of a magnetic needle. 磁针倾斜，磁倾 Example sentencesExamples This component has both reversed and normal polarity, with an average declination of 320 and an inclination of -13 deg. The third possible explanation for the shallow inclination of the high temperature component of magnetization is that the dykes were rotated about horizontal axes after magnetization. The higher coercivity component has a inclination that is steeper than expected and a NW declination. 3The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another. 倾角，斜角 Example sentencesExamples Previous workers have examined the functional significance of variation in the angle of inclination of the fin base relative to the longitudinal axis of the body. For example, it is likely that the angle of inclination of the pectoral fin base constrains the range of directions in which force may be applied on the fluid during swimming. We also recorded terrain inclination angle, observer distance, time of day, date and year. The first design trend we examine here is in the orientation of the pectoral fin base, defined externally as the angle of inclination of the insertion of the pectoral fin on the body. The transmembrane helix of subunit VIIc changes its angle of inclination midway through the helix. Dichroic ratios R, order parameter S, and inclination angle between membrane plans and diglucosamine ring plane. For example, at each location on the globe, the geomagnetic field lines intersect the Earth's surface at a specific angle of inclination. Synonyms gradient, incline, slope, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, descent, declivity slant, lift, tilt cant, camber, bevel angle 3.1Astronomy The angle between the orbital plane of a planet, comet, etc. and the ecliptic, or between the orbital plane of a satellite and the equatorial plane of its primary. 〔天文〕轨道交角 cometary orbits vary widely in inclination Example sentencesExamples From that ellipse one can, in principle, determine the inclination of the planet's orbital plane. Because of the Mercury's high orbital inclination, it can be seen crossing the disk of the sun only rarely. The orbit plane inclination is from 55 to 60 degrees, which gives good coverage of latitudes up to 75 degrees north. First, the relative inclination of the two orbits means their paths do not intersect. He's based this idea on a study of the angle, or inclination, of asteroid orbits. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin inclinatio(n-), from inclinare 'bend towards' (see incline). Definition of inclination in US English: inclination nounˌinkləˈnāSH(ə)nˌɪnkləˈneɪʃ(ə)n 1A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity. （人的）自然倾向 John was a scientist by training and inclination 约翰无论从后天培养还是从自身倾向看都是科学家。 he was free to follow his inclinations 他可以自由发展自身的爱好。 Example sentencesExamples Previous conflicts between their natural inclinations and their fears would be resolved firmly in favour of the left. Unfortunately, this education breeds and dignifies some dangerous inclinations. From foxhounds to sheep dogs, none can be successful in their natural inclinations without proper training. The outcome is clearly a compromise of his own egalitarian inclinations. All of my natural inclinations registered heavily on the Watchtower sin-o-meter. Freedom for him is something that belongs to a person when he is not hindered from following his preferences and inclinations. But they are all still Leftists with the same dictatorial inclinations. The problem is that my inclinations are in the opposite direction. Are you ready to finally have your most deafening inclinations and desires voiced for you? Being ruled by Venus, planet of love and beauty, you've always had the inclinations of a new romantic, even when grunge dominated. Many of us can think of a dream job… that perfect position matching our aptitudes and our inclinations. The way of avoiding such tragedies is for everyone to follow his own inclinations, more or less as they arise. They have different approaches, origins, orientations and inclinations. They are people with special tastes, inclinations and resources. Every living being is under the plan of his natural inclinations in terms of the modes of material nature. Introspection and a compulsion to fleet-footed unexpectedness mean that I sometimes cannot trust my inclinations. In that context the audience would include beings of varying capacities, dispositions, and inclinations. The problem is that many of us are out of touch with our natural inclinations. The powers remain, but they now follow the inclinations of man's perverted and self-centred heart. The other items in each particular circumstance might be different mental events, including desires, inclinations, and so on. Synonyms tendency, propensity, proclivity, leaning 1.1inclination for/to/toward An interest in or liking for (something) 兴趣，爱好 Burger King and Wendy's didn't show any inclination to jump into a price war with McDonald's Example sentencesExamples Some have inclinations towards activism without ever having really been politicized. An inclination toward classical art and, most likely, the residual Protestantism of her Canadian-Scottish heritage were also evident. And the image of ordinary, decent boys who showed no inclinations towards extremism and violence began to crumble. The second inconsistency is found in Calvin's insistence that the fallen will retains neither power to choose between good and evil nor any inclination for goodness. The various publics, having other interests or no inclination toward foreign matters short of war, tended toward apathy. Most people don't have the time or inclination to evaluate everything they are told. Her first inclination was to decline, but before she knew what she was doing she decided that she would accept. Muslim organisations who collect zakat have their own agenda and have no interest or inclination to take up the cause of these poor Muslims. Through her I have satisfied many inclinations to revenge. But an inclination for music was not his only love, he also had a passion for film. Much of this, I gladly confide, derives from my lifelong inclination for historical geography. ‘The refugees and asylum seekers are generally law-abiding and educated and have no inclination towards crime,’ he said. One of his more obvious characteristics is his inclination towards exaggeration. Still, he is a bit raw and immature, and he showed no inclination to complete college. What I certainly don't feel is guilty about the fact that I have no inclination to watch. Either way, if I look at them at all, my inclination to read more than a few lines is heavily influenced by their grasp of, say, punctuation. Synonyms liking, penchant, partiality, preference, appetite, fancy, fondness, affection, love 2A slope or slant. 斜坡，倾度 changes in inclination of the line on the graph 图表上线条倾度的变化。 Example sentencesExamples Slope inclination and aspect were recorded at several locations within each stand. The plot was located on a north-west facing slope with an inclination of about 20° and an elevation range of 130 m from the lowest to the highest point. The great diversity of plants in the formation is due to local variation in soil conditions, topography, slope inclination and resultant microclimates. An inclination of 0 degrees would mean the orbit is perfectly aligned with Earth's orbital plane. Vicinal faces are typically only hundredths of one degree in inclination from the main crystal face on which they form. 2.1 The action of inclining the body or head. the questioner's inclination of his head 发问者的微微欠身。 Example sentencesExamples A slight inclination of Alvito's head was all the acknowledgement this pledge received. A slight inclination of Roxy's head indicated to Helen that she knew about her estrangement from Tim. That most people walk in an ungraceful, ungainly and awkward manner with a forward inclination of the body does not mean that it is the normal way of walking. Synonyms bowing, bow, bending, nod, nodding, lowering, dip 2.2 The dip of a magnetic needle. 磁针倾斜，磁倾 Example sentencesExamples This component has both reversed and normal polarity, with an average declination of 320 and an inclination of -13 deg. The higher coercivity component has a inclination that is steeper than expected and a NW declination. The third possible explanation for the shallow inclination of the high temperature component of magnetization is that the dykes were rotated about horizontal axes after magnetization. 3The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another. 倾角，斜角 Example sentencesExamples The first design trend we examine here is in the orientation of the pectoral fin base, defined externally as the angle of inclination of the insertion of the pectoral fin on the body. The transmembrane helix of subunit VIIc changes its angle of inclination midway through the helix. We also recorded terrain inclination angle, observer distance, time of day, date and year. For example, at each location on the globe, the geomagnetic field lines intersect the Earth's surface at a specific angle of inclination. Dichroic ratios R, order parameter S, and inclination angle between membrane plans and diglucosamine ring plane. Previous workers have examined the functional significance of variation in the angle of inclination of the fin base relative to the longitudinal axis of the body. For example, it is likely that the angle of inclination of the pectoral fin base constrains the range of directions in which force may be applied on the fluid during swimming. Synonyms gradient, incline, slope, pitch, ramp, bank, ascent, rise, acclivity, descent, declivity 3.1Astronomy The angle between the orbital plane of a planet, comet, etc. and the ecliptic, or between the orbital plane of a satellite and the equatorial plane of its primary. 〔天文〕轨道交角 Example sentencesExamples Because of the Mercury's high orbital inclination, it can be seen crossing the disk of the sun only rarely. First, the relative inclination of the two orbits means their paths do not intersect. From that ellipse one can, in principle, determine the inclination of the planet's orbital plane. He's based this idea on a study of the angle, or inclination, of asteroid orbits. The orbit plane inclination is from 55 to 60 degrees, which gives good coverage of latitudes up to 75 degrees north. 3.2Astronomy The angle between the axis of an astronomical object and a fixed reference angle. Example sentencesExamples ‘Some scientists believe that the monarchs sense the inclination of the earth by the changing autumn light,’ he says. He also hypothesized that the Mid-Paleogene cooling resulted from a sudden shift in the angle of inclination of the Earth's axis of rotation. The most plausible conclusion is that the inclination of Jupiter's axis is automatically changing, as we know the Earth's has often done. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin inclinatio(n-), from inclinare ‘bend towards’ (see incline).
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