资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Recline \Re*cline"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reclined}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Reclining}.] [L. reclinare; pref. re- re- + clinare
   to lean, incline. See {Incline}, {Lean} to incline.]
   To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc., to place in
   a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

         The mother Reclined her dying head upon his breast.
                                                  --Dryden.

Reclined \Re*clined"\, a. (Bot.)
   Falling or turned downward; reclinate.