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

:
You can always lean on me if you need help.
如果你需要帮助,可以随时依靠我。
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。
2.

施压, 迫使

to put pressure on someone to do something

:
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。
They tried to lean on the committee to approve the proposal.
他们试图委员会施压以批准该提案。