[VERB 动词]获得；博得；赢得 If a person or place gains something such as an ability or quality, they gradually get more of it.
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Students can gain valuable experience by working on the campus radio or magazine...
学生们在校广播台或校刊工作能够获得宝贵的经验。
While it has lost its tranquility, the area has gained in liveliness.
虽然该地区失去了往日的宁静，但是却有了生气。
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[VERB 动词]（从…中）受益，获益，得到好处 If you gain from something such as an event or situation, you get some advantage or benefit from it.
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The company didn't disclose how much it expects to gain from the two deals...
这家公司未透露这两笔交易的预期获利情况。
There is absolutely nothing to be gained by feeling bitter..
心怀怨愤是绝对没有好处的。
It is sad that a major company should try to gain from other people's suffering.
一家大公司竟然试图发别人的苦难财，真是令人悲哀。
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[VERB 动词]增加（体重、速度等） To gain something such as weight or speed means to have an increase in that particular thing.
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Some people do gain weight after they stop smoking...
一些人戒烟后体重确实会增加。
The BMW started coming forward, passing the other cars and gaining speed as it approached...
那辆宝马车开始赶上来，超过了其他车辆并且在逼近的时候开始加速。
She gained some 25lb in weight during her pregnancy.
她怀孕期间体重增加了大约25磅。
Gain is also a noun.
News on new home sales is brighter, showing a gain of nearly 8% in June...
新建房屋的销售情况更为乐观，6月份上升了将近8%。
Excessive weight gain doesn't do you any good.
体重过度增加对你没有任何好处。
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[VERB 动词]（尤指经努力）获得，取得 If you gain something, you obtain it, especially after a lot of hard work or effort.
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They realise that passing exams is no longer enough to gain a place at university...
他们认识到现在仅仅是考试通过，并不能确保进入大学。
Their efforts helped the hostages gain their freedom.
他们的努力帮助人质获得了自由。
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[PHRASE 短语]为了获得利益；为了获得好处 If you do something for gain, you do it in order to get some advantage or profit for yourself, and for no other reason.
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[disapproval]
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...buying art solely for financial gain.
纯粹为了赚钱而购买艺术品
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[PHRASE 短语]（想法、理想等）越来越流行，逐渐为人接受 If something such as an idea or an ideal gains ground, it gradually becomes more widely known or more popular.
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There are strong signs that his views are gaining ground...
各种明显的迹象显示他的观点越来越受欢迎。
The Christian right has been steadily gaining ground in state politics.
基督教右翼组织在国家政治中逐渐获得越来越广泛的支持。
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[PHRASE 短语]赢得时间；争取时间 If you do something in order to gain time, you do it in order to give yourself enough time to think of an excuse or a way out of a difficult situation.
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I hoped to gain time by keeping him talking.
我希望让他一直说下去以争取时间。
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gaingainsgainedgainingverb★obtain/win 获得；赢得1★[transitive ]to obtain or win sth, especially sth that you need or want 获得；赢得；博得；取得gainsth ◆to gain entrance/entry/accessto sth 得以进入╱接近某物◆The country gained its independence ten years ago.这个国家十年前就赢得了独立。◆The party gained over 50% of the vote.该党获得超过 50% 的选票。gainsb sth ◆Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition.她非凡的才能举世公认。2★[transitive , intransitive ]to obtain an advantage or benefit from sth or from doing sth （从…中）受益，获益；得到（好处）gainsth (by/from sth) ◆There is nothing to be gainedfrom delaying the decision. 推迟决定没有任何好处。gain(by/from sth) ◆Who stands to gain fromthis decision? 谁会从这一决定中受益呢？get more 增加3★[transitive ]gainsth to gradually get more of sth 增加；增添；增进；增长◆to gain confidence/strength/experience增加信心╱力量╱经验◆I've gained weightrecently. 最近我的体重增加了。OPP
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of watch/clock 钟表4[transitive , intransitive ]gain(sth) to go too fast 走得太快；快◆My watch gains two minutes every 24 hours.我的表每 24 小时快两分钟。OPP
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of currencies/shares 货币；股票5[transitive , intransitive ]to increase in value 增值；升值gainsth ◆The shares gained 14p to 262p.股价上升了 14 便士，收报 262 便士。gainagainst sth ◆The euro gained against the dollar again today.今天欧元兑美元的汇率又上升了。reach place 到达某地6[transitive ]gainsth ( formal) to reach a place, usually after a lot of effort （经过努力）到达◆At last she gained the shelter of the forest.她终于到达了森林中的隐蔽处。IDIOMSgain ˈgroundto become more powerful or successful 变得更强大（或更有成效、更成功）；有进步；获得进展◆Sterling continues to gain ground against the dollar.英镑兑美元继续走高。gain ˈtimeto delay sth so that you can have more time to make a decision, deal with a problem, etc. （通过拖延）赢得时间☞more at
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v.PHRASAL VERBSˈgain in sthto get more of a particular quality 增加；增长◆to gain in confidence增加信心◆His books have gained in popularity in recent years.近年来他的书越来越受欢迎。ˈgain on sb/sthto get closer to sb/sth that you are chasing 接近，逼近（所追逐的人或物）noun★increase 增加1★[countable , uncountable ]an increase in the amount of sth, especially in wealth or weight （尤指财富、重量的）增值，增加◆a £3 000 gain from our investment从我们的投资中获取的 3 000 英镑的收益◆Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain.经常锻炼有助于防止体重增加。advantage 好处2★[countable ]an advantage or improvement 好处；利益；改进◆efficiency gains效率提高◆These policies have resulted in great gains in public health.这些政策使公共卫生得到极大改进。◆Our loss is their gain.我们之所失即他们之所得。OPP
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profit 利润3[uncountable ]( often disapproving) financial profit 利润；经济收益◆He only seems to be interested in personal gain.他似乎只在乎个人的收益。◆It's amazing what some people will do for gain.有的人为一己之利而干出的事令人惊讶。IDIOMsee
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1get something [transitive] to obtain or achieve something you want or needgain control/power Radical left-wing parties gained control of local authorities. After gaining independence in 1957, it was renamed ‘Ghana’.gain a degree/qualification etc He gained a doctorate in Chemical Engineering.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say get rather than gain:· She got a degree in English.2get gradually [intransitive, transitive] to gradually get more and more of a quality, feeling etc, especially a useful or valuable one: She has gained a reputation as a good communicator. Many of his ideas have gained popular support. an opportunity to gain experience in a work environment The youngsters gradually gain confidence in their abilities.gain in The sport has gained in popularity in recent years.► see thesaurus at
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3advantage [intransitive, transitive] to get an advantage from a situation, opportunity, or eventgain (something) from (doing) something There is much to be gained from seeking expert advice early. an attempt to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals Who really stands to gain (=is likely to get an advantage) from these tax cuts?There’s nothing to be gained (=it will not help you) by losing your temper.4increase [transitive] to increase in weight, speed, height, or value: Carrie’s gained a lot of weight recently. The dollar has gained 8% against the yen.5gain access/entry/admittance etc (to something) to manage to enter a place, building, or organization: New ramps will help the disabled gain better access. methods used by burglars to gain entry to houses6gain an understanding/insight/impression etc to learn or find out about somethinggain of We are hoping to gain a better understanding of the underlying process. This enabled me to gain an overall impression of the school.7gain ground to make steady progress and become more popular, more successful etc: The anti-smoking lobby has steadily gained ground in the last decade.8gain time to deliberately do something to give yourself more time to thinkOPP lose time9clock [intransitive, transitive] if a clock or watch gains, or if it gains time, it goes too fastOPP lose10arrive [transitive] literary to reach a place after a lot of effort or difficulty: The swimmer finally gained the river bank. → nothing ventured, nothing gained
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COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2nounsgain control· The government of mainland China gained control of the island in 1683.gain power· Many women wanted to gain power in a male-dominated world.gain independence· Jamaica has had this flag since 1962, when it gained independence from Britain.gain a reputation· He had gained a reputation as a crook.gain notoriety (=become famous, especially for doing something bad)· He gained notoriety as the author of a controversial novel.gain support· The proposal failed to gain support.gain popularity· Governments gain popularity by cutting taxes.gain acceptance· The theory has gradually gained acceptance among scientists.gain credibility (=start to be believed or trusted, or start to be thought of as good)· Screen actors feel that they gain credibility when they perform on stage.gain experience· In her first job, she gained experience as a programme manager.gain knowledge· Knowledge gained from the research will be used directly to help patients.gain confidence· The managers were gaining confidence in their ability to take calculated risks.gain strength· He is beginning to gain strength again after his illness.gain an understanding (=get knowledge based on learning and experience)· Drama is one of the key ways in which children can gain an understanding of themselves and of others.gain an insight (into something) (=get a chance to understand more about something)· You can gain an insight into horses’ feelings by the physical signs they give out.gain momentum (=keep increasing)· In the 1850s and 1860s, the British colonisation of India gained momentum.adverbsquickly/rapidly gain something· Adam quickly gained the respect of the soldiers under his command.steadily gain something· The king was steadily gaining more support.gradually gain something· He is gradually gaining confidence in his own abilities.gain on phrasal verbto gradually get closer to a person, car etc that you are chasing: Quick – they’re gaining on us!
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1advantage [countable] an advantage or improvement, especially one achieved by planning or effort: The party made considerable gains at local elections.gain in substantial gains in efficiencygain from the potential gains from improved marketinggain to/for There are obvious gains for the student.2increase [countable, uncountable] an increase in the amount or level of somethingOPP lossgain in a gain in weekly outputgain of Retail sales showed a gain of 0.4%. The Democratic Party needed a net gain of only 20 votes. Eating too many fatty foods could cause weight gain.3profit [uncountable] financial profit, especially when this seems to be the only thing someone is interested inOPP lossfinancial/economic/capital etc gain They are seeking to realize the maximum financial gain.gain of a pre-tax gain of $20 millionfor gain Such research should not be for personal gain. →
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