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*gain¹ /gen; ɡeɪn/
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1 [I,T] to get or achieve something that is important, useful, or valuable 获益; 获得:
You can gain a lot of computer experience doing this job. 做这个工作你可以获得许多电脑方面的经验。
The army gained control of enemy territory. 军队取得敌方领土的控制权。
→ opposite 反义词 LOSE
2 [T] to increase in something 增加，增进:
Bea has gained a lot of weight since Christmas. 圣诞节以后，贝亚体重增加了不少。
3 [I] if a clock or watch gains, it works too fast 〔钟表〕走快
4 gain ground to become more popular or stronger 取得优势; 变得更受欢迎［更成功］:
The Democrats are gaining ground on their rivals. 民主党越来越得势，正在赶过他们的政敌。
gain on sb/sthto start getting closer to the person, car etc that you are chasing 逼近，赶上〔正在追赶的人、汽车等〕
USAGE NOTE 用法说明: gain, earn, and 和 win
Use gain to talk about getting more of something such as an ability or quality. gain 用于表示获得能力或品质:
You'll gain a lot of experience working here. 在这里工作你会获得很多经验。
Use earn to talk about getting money by working. earn 用于表示通过工作挣钱:
She earns about $50,000 a year. 她一年挣 50,000 元左右。
Use win to say that someone gets a prize in a game or competition. win 用于表示某人在比赛中得奖:
Brian won first prize in the skating competition. 布赖恩在滑冰比赛中获得了头等奖。
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