gain 1 S3 W2 / ɡeɪn / 动词 #

1 get something [及物动词] to obtain or achieve something you want or need

gain 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.

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In everyday English, people usually say get rather than gain :

She got a degree in English.

2 get gradually [不及物和及物动词] 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.

3 advantage [不及物和及物动词] to get an advantage from a situation, opportunity, or event

gain (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.

4 increase [及物动词] to increase in weight, speed, height, or value :

Carrie’s gained a lot of weight recently.

The dollar has gained 8% against the yen.

5 gain 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 houses

6 gain an understanding/insight/impression etc to learn or find out about something

gain an understanding/insight/impression etc of

We are hoping to gain a better understanding of the underlying process.

This enabled me to gain an overall impression of the school.

7 gain ground to make steady progress and become more popular, more successful etc :

The anti-smoking lobby has steadily gained ground in the last decade.

8 gain time to deliberately do something to give yourself more time to think 反义词 lose time

9 clock [不及物和及物动词] if a clock or watch gains, or if it gains time, it goes too fast 反义词 lose

10 arrive [及物动词] literary to reach a place after a lot of effort or difficulty :

The swimmer finally gained the river bank.

→ nothing ventured, nothing gained at venture 2 ( 3 )

COLLOCATIONS

名词

gain 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.

副词

quickly/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.

THESAURUS

get [不用于被动态] to get something by finding it, asking for it, or paying for it : I’ve been trying to get some information. | She went to the bank to get some money.

obtain formal to get something : Maps and guides can be obtained from the tourist office. | The newspaper has obtained a copy of the letter.

acquire formal to get something – used about knowledge, skills, or something big or expensive : The course helps older people to acquire computing skills. | He acquired the property in 1985.

inherit to get someone’s money or property after they die : Jo inherited a lot of money from her mother.

gain to get something useful or necessary, such as knowledge or experience : I’ve gained a lot of useful experience. | The research helped us gain an insight into how a child’s mind works.

earn to get something because you deserve it : He had earned a reputation as a peacemaker. | She earned a lot of respect from her colleagues.

get hold of something informal to get something that is rare or difficult to find : I’m trying to get hold of a ticket for the game.

lay your hands on something informal to get something that you want very much or that you have spent a lot of time looking for : I read every book I could lay my hands on.

gain on somebody/something 短语动词

to gradually get closer to a person, car etc that you are chasing :

Quick – they’re gaining on us!

gain 2 W3 noun #

1 advantage [可数名词] an advantage or improvement, especially one achieved by planning or effort :
The party made considerable gains at local elections. gain in substantial gains in efficiency gain from the potential gains from improved marketing gain to/for There are obvious gains for the student. 2 increase [可数和不可数名词] an increase in the amount or level of something OPP loss gain in a gain in weekly output gain 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 . 3 profit [不可数名词] financial profit, especially when this seems to be the only thing someone is interested in OPP loss financial/economic/capital etc gain They are seeking to realize the maximum financial gain. gain of a pre-tax gain of $20 million for gain Such research should not be for personal gain. → capital gains 4 ill-gotten gains money or advantages obtained dishonestly – used humorously

THESAURUS

increase noun [可数和不可数名词] an occasion when the amount or number of something becomes bigger : There has been a significant increase in violent crime over the past year. | price increases growth noun [单数形式，不可数] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something. Growth is also used when saying that a company or a country’s economy becomes more successful : The astonishing growth of the Internet has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives. | Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth. | Many people are concerned about the enormous growth in the world’s population. rise noun [可数名词] an increase in the amount of something, or in the standard or level of something : The latest figures show a sharp rise (= a sudden big rise ) in unemployment in the region. | There was a 34 percent rise in the number of armed robberies. | The majority of families experienced a rise in living standards. surge noun [可数名词，通常单数] a sudden increase in something such as profits, demand, or interest : There has been a big surge in demand for organically grown food. | We have seen a tremendous surge of interest in Chinese medicine. gain noun [可数和不可数名词] an increase in the amount or level of something - used especially in business or political contexts, or when talking about an increase in someone’s weight : sales gains | The December job figures show a net gain of 81,000 jobs. | The party has experienced a gain in popularity. | The amount of weight gain during pregnancy varies. hike noun [可数名词] informal especially American English a large or sudden increase in prices or taxes - often used in newspaper reports : Despite a 25% hike in fuel costs, the airline made a profit last year. | tax hikes | wage hikes