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shifts

UK //ʃɪfts//US //ʃɪfts//

词源

源自古英语 'sciftan',意为'安排、分开',与德语 'schichten'(分层)同源。

noun

❶ 指工作或值班的时间段,通常用于描述轮班制度中的不同工作时间安排。

“She works night shifts at the hospital.”

(她在医院上夜班。)

“The factory operates in three shifts to maximize production.”

(工厂分三班倒以最大化生产。)

❶ 指变化或转变,常用于描述位置、状态或观点的改变。

“There has been a noticeable shift in public opinion on this issue.”

(公众对这个问题的看法发生了明显变化。)

“The tectonic plates are constantly shifting.”

(地壳板块在不断移动。)

同义词:changes, rotations, turns, movements, transitions

verb

❶ 表示移动或改变位置,通常指轻微或逐渐的变动。

“She shifted uncomfortably in her chair during the long meeting.”

(在漫长的会议中,她在椅子上不安地挪动。)

“The cat shifted its position to get more comfortable in the sun.”

(猫调整了姿势以便在阳光下更舒适。)

❶ 表示改变观点、态度或策略,通常指重要的转变。

“The government shifted its policy on environmental protection.”

(政府改变了环境保护政策。)

“After the accident, his priorities shifted dramatically.”

(事故发生后,他的优先事项发生了巨大变化。)

同义词:move, adjust, alter, change, transfer

常见短语

shift gears — 字面意思是换挡,比喻改变方法、策略或关注点。

“After discussing finances, we need to shift gears and talk about marketing.”

(讨论完财务后,我们需要转换话题谈谈市场营销。)

shift the blame — 推卸责任,把过错转嫁给别人。

“Instead of taking responsibility, he tried to shift the blame to his colleague.”

(他没有承担责任,而是试图把责任推给同事。)