新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

gain

英  [geɪn]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • gains

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 增加

    A gain is an increase in something such as weight or speed.

    近义词

    increase , growth

    反义词

    loss

    双语例句

    例:

    News on new home sales is brighter, showing a gain of nearly 8 in June.

    新房销售的情况较为乐观,6月份增长了将近8。

    例:

    Excessive weight gain doesn't do you any good.

    体重过度增加对你毫无益处。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • gain ground

    1(想法、理想等)越来越流行

    If something such as an idea or an ideal gains ground, it gradually becomes more widely known or more popular.

    双语例句

    例:

    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。

    VERB. 动词
  • gains , gaining , gained

    1[I 不及物动词] 获得

    If a person or place gains something such as an ability or quality, they gradually get more of it.

    近义词

    acquire , attain

    双语例句

    例:

    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。

    例:

    His reputation abroad has gained in stature.

    他在国外的声望得到了提高。

    例:

    It wasn't until the 1960s that her ideas first gained wider recognition.

    直到1960年代,她的想法才首次获得更大范围的认可。

    例:

    While it has lost its tranquillity, the area has gained in liveliness.

    尽管该地区失去了往日的静谧,却有了生气。

    2[I 不及物动词] 受益

    If you gain from something such as an event or situation, you get some advantage or benefit from it.

    近义词

    benefit , profit

    反义词

    lose

    双语例句

    例:

    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。

    例:

    It is sad that a major company should try to gain from other people's suffering.

    令人悲哀的是,一家大公司竟试图发别人的苦难财。

    例:

    There is absolutely nothing to be gained by feeling bitter.

    忿忿不平绝对是毫无益处的。

    3[T 及物动词] 增加

    To gain something such as weight or speed means to have an increase in that particular thing.

    近义词

    increase

    反义词

    lose

    双语例句

    例:

    Some people do gain weight after they stop smoking.

    有些人戒烟后的确体重增加了。

    例:

    The BMW started coming forward, passing the other cars and gaining speed as it approached.

    那辆宝马车开始赶上来,超过了其他车,并在接近时加速。

    例:

    During this time, however, the stock market gained 15 per year.

    然而,在这一时期,股市市值每年都增加15。 。

    4[T 及物动词] (尤指经过努力)得到

    If you gain something, you obtain it, especially after a lot of hard work or effort.

    近义词

    obtain , earn

    双语例句

    例:

    To gain a promotion, you might have to work overtime.

    为了得到晋升,你可能得加班。

    例:

    They realise that passing exams is no longer enough to gain a place at university.

    他们认识到,仅仅是考试通过已不能再确保能够进入大学。

    例:

    Their efforts helped the hostages gain their freedom.

    他们的努力帮助人质获得了自由。