angle1/ˋæŋgḷ; ˈæŋɡ$l/n [C]1 the space between two lines or surfaces that meet or cross each other, measured in degrees 角: an angle of 45° 一个 45 度的角2 at an angle sloping, not upright or level 倾斜的﹐歪斜的: The tree was growing at an angle. 那棵树长歪了。3 a way of considering a problem or situation〔考虑问题的〕角度: Let's try to look at the problem from a different angle . 让我们试着换个角度来看这个问题。4 the direction from which you look at something〔观看的〕角度﹐方向: From that angle, he could just see the corner of the roof. 从那个角度﹐他只能看到屋顶的一角。RIGHT ANGLE
angle2v [T] 1 to turn or move something so that it is not straight or upright 斜移〔某物〕﹔使〔某物〕变向: You could angle the table away from the wall. 你可以把桌子斜着移开墙边。2 to present information from a particular point of view for a specific group of people 从〔某个角度〕报道﹔以〔某种观点〕提供信息: The book is angled towards a business audience. 这本书的对象是商业人士。angle for sthphr v to try to get something you want without asking directly for it 转弯抹角地取得: I think she's angling for an invitation to the party. 我想她是在拐弯抹角地要一张晚会的请帖。