| 单词 | gain |
| 释义 | gain v. & n. --v 1. tr. obtain or secure (usu. something desired or favourable) (gain an advantage; gain recognition). 2. tr. acquire (a sum) as profits or as a result of changed conditions; earn. 3. tr. obtain as an increment or addition (gain momentum; gain weight). 4. tr. a win (a victory). b reclaim (land from the sea). 5. intr. (foll. by in) make a specified advance or improvement (gained in stature). 6. intr. & tr. (of a clock etc.) become fast, or be fast by (a specified amount of time). 7. intr. (often foll. by on, upon) come closer to a person or thing pursued. 8. tr. a bring over to one's interest or views. b (foll. by over) win by persuasion etc. 9. tr. reach or arrive at (a desired place). --n 1. something gained, achieved, etc. 2. an increase of possessions etc.; a profit, advance, or improvement. 3. the acquisition of wealth. 4. (in pl.) sums of money acquired by trade etc., emoluments, winnings. 5. an increase in amount. 6. Electronics a the factor by which power etc. is increased. b the logarithm of this. Phrases and idioms gain ground see GROUND(1). gain time improve one's chances by causing or accepting delay. Derivatives gainable adj. gainer n. gainings n.pl. Etymology: OF gaigner, gaaignier to till, acquire, ult. f. Gmc |
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