Thursday，2026.04.09

New words：

recline /rɪˈklaɪn/ v. 斜倚；向后靠；躺（半躺姿势）

reclining /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/ adj. 可躺的，倾斜式的

详细词源拆解：

前缀 re-：向后，往回
词根 clin：弯曲，倾斜（同 decline, incline）

组合逻辑：

→ 向后弯 → 向后靠 → 躺；斜倚

必记高频搭配

recline on a sofa / chair 斜靠在沙发 / 椅子上

He likes to recline on the sofa after finishing his homework.

recline against the wall 斜靠在墙上

The tired boy reclined against the wall to have a rest.

recline comfortably 舒服地躺着

The old man often reclines comfortably in his armchair to read newspapers.

reclining chair 躺椅

He was comfortably seated in a soft reclining chair.

关键使用提醒：

recline比较正式。多出现于阅读，写作一般用 lie / lean 更自然。