| 单词 | gather |
| 释义 | gather v. & n. --v 1. tr. & intr. bring or come together; assemble, accumulate. 2. tr. (usu. foll. by up) a bring together from scattered places or sources. b take up together from the ground, a surface, etc. c draw into a smaller compass. 3. tr. acquire by gradually collecting; amass. 4. tr. a pick a quantity of (flowers etc.). b collect (grain etc.) as a harvest. 5. tr. (often foll. by that + clause) infer or understand. 6. tr. be subjected to or affected by the accumulation or increase of (unread books gathering dust; gather speed; gather strength). 7. tr. (often foll. by up) summon up (one's thoughts, energy, etc.) for a purpose. 8. tr. gain or recover (one's breath). 9. tr. a draw (material, or one's brow) together in folds or wrinkles. b pucker or draw together (part of a dress) by running a thread through. 10. intr. come to a head; develop a purulent swelling. --n (in pl.) a part of a garment that is gathered or drawn in. Phrases and idioms gather way (of a ship) begin to move. Derivatives gatherer n. Etymology: OE gaderian f. WG |
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