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gaining

UK //ˈɡeɪnɪŋ//US //ˈɡeɪnɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'gaynen',最终来自古法语 'gaaignier'(耕种、获得),与拉丁语 'ganare'(赚取)相关。

verb

❶ 指通过努力或经历逐渐获得某种东西,如知识、经验、体重或优势等。强调从无到有的积累过程。

“She is gaining confidence with each public speech.”

(她通过每次公开演讲逐渐获得自信。)

“The company has been gaining market share this year.”

(该公司今年一直在获取市场份额。)

同义词:acquiring, obtaining, accumulating

常见短语

gaining ground — 指某种趋势、观点或群体逐渐变得更受欢迎或更有影响力,常用于描述竞争或社会变化。

“Renewable energy is gaining ground in many countries.”

(可再生能源在许多国家逐渐占据优势。)

gaining traction — 描述新想法、产品或运动开始被更多人接受并产生实际影响,强调从初步关注到广泛认可的过程。

“The new policy is finally gaining traction among voters.”

(这项新政策终于开始获得选民的支持。)