| 单词 | gain |
| 释义 | gain —gain /ɡeɪn/ noun [C or U] (INCREASE) ► C1 an increase in something such as size, weight, or amount: » Side effects of the drugs may include tiredness, headaches, or weight gain.» Having deducted costs we still made a net gain of £5,000.» Oil prices rose again today after yesterday's gains.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming bigger , ↑Enlarging and inflatingThesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifyingThesaurus+: ↑Augmenting and supplementingnoun [C or U] (SOMETHING OBTAINED) ► C1 an occasion when you get something useful or positive: » Whatever the objections to this sort of treatment, the gains in terms of the number of lives saved are substantial.» The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain.Thesaurus+: ↑Getting, receiving and accepting , ↑Capturing or taking possession of things• • • Extra Examples:» Many people get caught in a vicious circle of dieting and weight gain.» Electricals made big gains in this afternoon's trading on Wall Street.» The collapse of its rivals brought fortuitous gains to the company.» The election returns produced a confusing picture of gains and losses.» The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.verb [I or T] (CLOCK/WATCH) ↑Verb Endings for gain ► F0 If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time: » My watch has gained (by) ten minutes over the last 24 hours.Thesaurus+: ↑Watches and clocksverb [I or T] (GET) ↑Verb Endings for gain B1 to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time: » The Nationalist Party have gained a lot of support in the south of the country.» What do you hope to gain from the course?» Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society.» [+ two objects] It was her performances in Aida which gained her an international reputation as a soprano.» After you've gained some experience teaching abroad you can come home and get a job.» From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire.» She's certainly gained (in) confidence over the last couple of years.» The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it.» The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open.Thesaurus+: ↑Getting, receiving and accepting , ↑Capturing or taking possession of thingsgain groundC1 If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted: » The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states.Thesaurus+: ↑Liked, or not liked, by many people• • • Extra Examples:» 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?verb [I or T] (INCREASE) ↑Verb Endings for gain ► B1 to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount: » I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday.» The car gained speed going down the hill.» Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain (by) ten points.» The campaign has been gaining momentum ever since the television appeal.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifyingThesaurus+: ↑Becoming bigger , ↑Enlarging and inflating• • • Extra Examples:» The spacecraft will fly round the 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. |
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