gain /ɡeɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( gaining, gained, gains )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If a person or place gains something such as an ability or quality, they gradually get more of it. 获得

  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.

  他在国外的声望提高了档次。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If you gain from something such as an event or situation, you get some advantage or benefit from it. 受益

  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：

  There is absolutely nothing to be gained by feeling bitter.

  感受痛苦绝对是毫无益处的。

• 3. 

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

  例：

  Some people do gain weight after they stop smoking.

  有些人戒烟后的确增加体重了。

  例：

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

  宝马车开始向前赶，超越了其它车，并且在接近时加速。

• 4. 

  N-VAR Gain is also a noun. 增加 [usu with supp]

  例：

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

  有关新房销售的新闻更加乐观，显示6月份有近8%的增长。

• 5. 

  V-T If you gain something, you obtain it, especially after a lot of hard work or effort. (尤指经过努力) 得到

  例：

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

  为了得到晋升，你可能得加班。

• 6. 

  N a notch, mortise, or groove, esp one cut to take the flap of a butt hinge 腰槽

• 7. 

  PHRASE If something such as an idea or an ideal gains ground, it gradually becomes more widely known or more popular. (想法或理想等) 越来越流行

  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。