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gather

UK //ˈɡæð.ər//US //ˈɡæð.ɚ//

词源

源自古英语gaderian,与荷兰语gaderen、德语gattern同源,原始日耳曼语词根*gadurōną意为'联合、聚集'。

verb

❶ 将分散的人或物聚集到一起,常用于描述收集物品或召集人群的行为。

“She gathered her books and left the library.”

(她收拾好书本离开了图书馆。)

“The mayor gathered the citizens to discuss the new policy.”

(市长召集市民讨论新政策。)

❶ 逐渐增加或积累某物,通常指数量或程度的缓慢增长。

“Dust had gathered on the shelves over the years.”

(多年来架子上积满了灰尘。)

“The project gathered momentum as more people joined.”

(随着更多人加入,这个项目势头渐强。)

同义词:collect, assemble, accumulate, amass, congregate

noun

❶ 布料上的褶皱,指通过缝制形成的装饰性皱褶。

“The dress had delicate gathers at the waist.”

(这件连衣裙在腰部有精致的褶皱。)

“She sewed gathers into the curtain for a fuller look.”

(她在窗帘上缝制褶皱使其看起来更饱满。)

同义词:pleat, ruffle, fold, tuck

常见短语

gather round — 邀请人们靠近围成一圈,常用于讲故事或宣布重要事情时。

“Children, gather round and I'll tell you a story.”

(孩子们,围过来我要给你们讲个故事。)

gather speed — 逐渐加速,形容事物发展势头越来越快。

“The train gathered speed as it left the station.”

(火车离站时逐渐加速。)