英语词汇“gather”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	gather
释义	gather —gather /ˈɡæð.ə^r/ aep /-ɚ/ Ⅰ noun [C usually plural] ► F0 a small fold that has been sewn into cloth: » a skirt with gathers at the backThesaurus⁺: ↑The style, appearance, and make-up of clothesThesaurus⁺: ↑Parts of clothes Ⅱ verb (CLOTH) ↑Verb Endings for gather 1 F0 [T] to pull cloth into small folds by sewing a thread through it and then pulling the thread tight: » a gathered skirtThesaurus⁺: ↑Knitting and sewing 2 F0 [T] If you gather a piece of clothing or loose cloth about/around yourself, you pull it close to your body: » She shivered, and gathered the blanket around her.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Enclosing, surrounding and immersing Ⅲ verb (COLLECT) ↑Verb Endings for gather 1 B2 [T] to collect several things, often from different places or people: » I went to several libraries to gather information about the scheme.» We gathered blackberries from the hedgerow.» She gathered up the newspapers that were scattered around the floor.» We gathered our things together and left quickly.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Collecting and amassing 2 F0 [T + adv/prep] to put your arms around someone and hold or carry them in a careful or loving way: » He gathered her in his arms and kissed her.» She gathered the children up and hurried into the house.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Showing affection , ↑Touching and feeling gather speed, strength, momentum, etc. 3 C1 to become faster, stronger, etc.: » The bicycle gathered speed as it went down the hill.» Economic recovery is gathering pace.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Increasing and decreasing speed of motionThesaurus⁺: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming better gather (up) strength/courage 4 F0 to prepare to make a great effort to be strong or brave: » I spent a week gathering the courage to say no.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energy • • • Extra Examples:» I'll just gather my things together and then we can go.» He gathered some wood to build a fire.» On a clear, straight road you can gather speed.» The contest for deputy leadership of the party is gathering speed.» The encyclopedia sits on my shelf at home, gathering dust. Ⅳ verb (COME TOGETHER) ↑Verb Endings for gather 1 B2 [I] When people or animals gather, they come together in a group: » A crowd had gathered to hear her speak.» Gather round, children, and I'll tell you a story.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Forming groups (of people) 2 F0 [I] _LITERARY to get thicker and closer: » Storm clouds were gathering.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Collecting and amassing • • • Extra Examples:» Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.» An audience gathered to hear him speak.» At 6:30, everyone gathered for drinks and appetizers in the lounge.» A crowd had gathered around the scene of the accident.» Hundreds gathered to await the boxer's arrival at the airport. Ⅴ verb (UNDERSTAND) ↑Verb Endings for gather ► C1 [T] to understand or believe something as a result of something that has been said or done: » Harry loves his new job, I gather.» [+ (that)] From the look on their faces, she gathered (that) they were annoyed with her.» [+ question word] I never really gathered why he left his job.» I didn't gather much from his lecture.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Concluding and deducing
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