angle

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a particular way of looking at or thinking about a situation.

n. a specific perspective or way of considering a matter; often used to describe the focus of a news report.

日本語:見方※

Español:punto de vista

“We need to look at this problem from a different angle to find a solution.”

“The journalist struggled to find a fresh angle for the story, as the scandal had already been covered extensively by every major outlet.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Slang

n. a secret plan or a way to get an advantage from a situation.

n. an ulterior motive or a scheme designed to benefit the person involved, often in a slightly dishonest way.

“He's being very helpful, but I wonder what his angle is.”

“The investigators suspected that the consultant had a hidden angle, potentially profiting from the very contracts he was supposed to be auditing.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to place or move something so it is not straight.

v. to position or direct something at a particular slant or inclination.

“Angle the mirror toward the window so it reflects more light.”

“The photographer angled the camera slightly upward to make the skyscraper appear even more imposing against the sky.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to try to get something you want without asking for it directly.

v. to use hints or indirect methods to obtain a desired object, information, or position.

“She was clearly angling for a promotion during her meeting with the boss.”

“By mentioning his recent successes so frequently, it became obvious he was angling for an invitation to the executive retreat.”

C2 · Proficiency Sports Technical · Formal

v. to try to catch fish using a hook and a line.

v. to fish with a hook and line, as opposed to using nets.

“He spent the quiet afternoon angling for trout in the stream.”

“The local club maintains strict regulations for those angling in the reservoir to preserve the delicate balance of the aquatic ecosystem.”