
tilts
词源
源自古英语 *tealt*(不稳定的),与古挪威语 *tölt*(步态)相关,15世纪后获得‘倾斜’的现代含义。
verb
❶ 使某物倾斜或偏向一侧,通常指轻微或突然的角度变化。可用于物体或抽象事物的不平衡状态。
“She tilts her head when listening carefully.”
(她仔细听时会微微歪头。)
“The tower tilts slightly due to unstable foundations.”
(由于地基不稳,这座塔微微倾斜。)
❶ 在竞赛或对抗中采取倾向性立场,或使局势对某一方有利。常用于比喻性表达。
“The judge's ruling tilted the case towards the plaintiff.”
(法官的裁决使案件倾向于原告。)
“Media coverage often tilts public opinion.”
(媒体报道常常左右公众舆论。)
noun
❶ 物体或表面偏离垂直或水平状态的倾斜角度,也指倾向性态度。
“The table has a noticeable tilt to the left.”
(这张桌子明显向左倾斜。)
“Adjust the monitor's tilt for better viewing.”
(调节显示器倾斜角度以获得更好视野。)
常见短语
tilt at windmills — 比喻攻击假想敌或进行徒劳的斗争,源自《堂吉诃德》对战风车的典故。
“He's always tilting at windmills instead of solving real problems.”
(他总在空想斗争而不解决实际问题。)
full tilt — 以最大速度或强度进行某事,强调全力冲刺或全速运转的状态。
“The engine was running at full tilt during the race.”
(比赛期间发动机全速运转。)