lean on

US /liːn ɑːn/
UK /liːn ɑːn/
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1.

依靠, 依赖

to rely on or depend on someone or something for support or help

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You can always lean on me if you need help.
如果你需要帮助，可以随时依靠我。
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The company had to lean on its reserves during the economic downturn.
在经济衰退期间，公司不得不依靠其储备。
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2.

施压, 迫使

to put pressure on someone to do something

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The boss had to lean on him to finish the report on time.
老板不得不施压让他按时完成报告。
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They tried to lean on the committee to approve the proposal.
他们试图向委员会施压以批准该提案。
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pressurecoercecompelforceinfluence
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