n.[C]

1. 角；角度
   These novels mirror life in today's Japan from various angles.

   這些小說從不同角度反映了當代日本的生活。

2. （建築物，傢俱等的）角落，突出部分
3. 觀點，立場
   We would like to hear your angle in this dispute.

   我們想聽聽你在這場爭論中的觀點。

   If you look at the quarrel from another angle, you will see how funny it all was.

   如果你從另一個立場來看這場口角，你就看得出這整件事有多好笑。

4. 【俚】不正當手段（或動機）
5. 【俚】有利條件

vt.

1. 使成角度移動（或轉向）
   He angled himself out of the car.

   他躬身下車。

2. （常含貶意）使帶某種傾向，歪曲

vi.

1. 釣魚
   Grandpa loves to go angling.

   爺爺喜愛釣魚。

2. 謀取，獵取[（+for）]
   He tried to angle for her attention.

   他盡力想引起她對他的注意。

vt.

1. 在……釣魚
2. （常含貶意）用手段獲取

n.

1. the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
   ▸a corner, especially an external projection or internal recess.
   ▸a measure of the inclination of one line or surface with respect to another.
2. a position from which something is viewed or along which it travels or acts:
   I couldn't see Naomi from this angle.
   ▸a particular way of approaching or presenting an issue or problem.
3. Astrology  each of the four cardinal points of a chart.
4. angle iron or a similar constructional material.

v.

1. direct, move, or incline at an angle.
2. present (information) in a particular way.

v.

1. [often as noun angling] fish with a rod and line.
2. seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it:
   she was angling for sympathy.

n.