
gather
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。)
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。)
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。)