gain
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If a person or place gains something such as an ability or quality, they gradually get more of it. 获得
Students can gain valuable experience by working on the campus radio or magazine. 学生们通过在校园广播台或校刊工作能够获得宝贵的经验。
His reputation abroad has gained in stature. 他在国外的声望提高了档次。
2. V-T/V-I If you gain from something such as an event or situation, you get some advantage or benefit from it. 受益
The company didn't disclose how much it expects to gain from the two deals. 该公司没有透露它期望从这两笔交易中获利多少。
There is absolutely nothing to be gained by feeling bitter. 感受痛苦绝对是毫无益处的。
3. V-T To gain something such as weight or speed means to have an increase in that particular thing. 增加
Some people do gain weight after they stop smoking. 有些人戒烟后的确增加体重了。
The BMW started coming forward, passing the other cars and gaining speed as it approached. 宝马车开始向前赶，超越了其它车，并且在接近时加速。
4. N-VAR Gain is also a noun. 增加[usu with supp]
News on new home sales is brighter, showing a gain of nearly 8% in June. 有关新房销售的新闻更加乐观，显示6月份有近8%的增长。
5. V-T If you gain something, you obtain it, especially after a lot of hard work or effort. (尤指经过努力) 得到
To gain a promotion, you might have to work overtime. 为了得到晋升，你可能得加班。
6. N a notch, mortise, or groove, esp one cut to take the flap of a butt hinge 腰槽
7. PHRASE If something such as an idea or an ideal gains ground, it gradually becomes more widely known or more popular. (想法或理想等) 越来越流行
There are strong signs that his views are gaining ground. 有明显的迹象表明他的观点正越来越深入人心。
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gain /ɡeɪn/ (gaining,gained,gains)
剑桥词典
- You can't gain access to the computer system without entering your password .
- The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity .
- He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender of civil rights .
- The pacifist movement is gaining increasing support among young people .
- This policy may appeal to the party faithful , but will it gain the support of uncommitted voters ?
- The spacecraft will fly round Earth to gain momentum for its trip to Jupiter .
- The rock gains speed as it rolls down the slope .
- The kitchen clock is gaining time .
- He has gained weight since giving up smoking .
- You have gained 20 cm since I last measured you.
gain verb [I or T] (GET)
to get something that is useful , that gives you an advantage , or that is in some way positive , especially over a period of time（尤指经过一段时间逐渐）取得，获得，赢得，博得
The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union . 市长已经获得教师工会很多人的支持。
What do you hope to gain from the course ? 你希望从这门课程中学到些什么？
Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society . 替代疗法在社会上只是刚刚开始被认可。
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano . 正是她在《阿伊达》中的表演使她获得了国际知名女高音的声誉。
After you've gained some experience teaching abroad , you can come home and get a job . 在获得一些海外教学经验后，你就可以回国找份工作。
From the late 19th century , European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire. 从19世纪晚期，欧洲列强开始取得对奥斯曼帝国一些地区的控制权。
She's certainly gained (in) confidence over the last couple of years . 毫无疑问，在过去几年中，她树立了自信。
The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it. 资料确实是有的——难就难在怎样去获得它。
The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open . 窃贼是从楼上一扇开着的窗户钻进来的。
gain ground
If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground , it becomes more popular or accepted .
变得更受欢迎；取得进展；得到肯定
The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states . 共和党在南部诸州越来越得人心。
例句
gain verb [I or T] (INCREASE)
to increase in weight , speed , height , or amount增加；增添；增长
I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday . 我休假期间体重大增。
The car gained speed going down the hill . 下山时，车加速了。
Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain (by) ten points . 良好的经济指标使得股票指数上升了10个点。
The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks . 该项运动的发展势头在过去几个星期愈发强劲。
例句
gain verb [I or T] (CLOCK/WATCH)
UKIf a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time .
（钟或表）走快
My watch has gained (by) ten minutes over the last 24 hours . 在过去的24小时里我的表快了10分钟。