gear² v [T] 1 be geared to to be organized in order to achieve a particular purpose 使达到〔某目的〕: All his training was geared to winning an Olympic gold medal. 他的所有训练都是为了赢得一枚奥运金牌。 2 be geared up to be prepared for a situation or to do a particular activity 为…作好准备，一切准备就绪: He arrived all geared up for trouble. 他来就是为了找麻烦。