lean
lean v. 倾向于;偏向于 有时可以说法庭「lean against」某一律师的主张,意指法庭不赞成该律师的主张。
lean, vb. 1. To incline or tend in opinion or preference. • A court is sometimes said to “lean toward” or “lean against” an advocate’s position, meaning that the court regards that position favorably or unfavorably. 2. To yield; to submit.