gain
verb [ I or T ] uk/ɡeɪn/ us/ɡeɪn/
(GET)
B1 （尤指经过一段时间逐渐）取得，获得，赢得，博得
to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time
The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union. 市长已经获得教师工会很多人的支持。
What do you hope to gain from the course? 你希望从这门课程中学到些什么？
Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society. 替代疗法在社会上只是刚刚开始被认可。
[ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano. 正是她在《阿伊达》中的表演使她获得了国际知名女高音的声誉。
After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job. 在获得一些海外教学经验后，你就可以回国找份工作。
From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire. 从19世纪晚期，欧洲列强开始取得对奥斯曼帝国一些地区的控制权。
She's certainly gained (in) confidence over the last couple of years. 毫无疑问，在过去几年中，她树立了自信。
The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it. 资料确实是有的——难就难在怎样去获得它。
The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open. 窃贼是从楼上一扇开着的窗户钻进来的。
gain groundC1 变得更受欢迎;取得进展;得到肯定
If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted.
The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states. 共和党在南部诸州越来越得人心。
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- You can't gain access to the computer system without entering your password.
- The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity.
- He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender of civil rights.
- The pacifist movement is gaining increasing support among young people.
- This policy may appeal to the party faithful, but will it gain the support of uncommitted voters?
(INCREASE)
B1 增加；增添；增长
to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount
I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday. 我休假期间体重大增。
The car gained speed going down the hill. 下山时，车加速了。
Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain (by) ten points. 良好的经济指标使得股票指数上升了10个点。
The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks. 该项运动的发展势头在过去几个星期愈发强劲。
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- The spacecraft will fly round Earth to gain momentum for its trip to Jupiter.
- The rock gains speed as it rolls down the slope.
- The kitchen clock is gaining time.
- He has gained weight since giving up smoking.
- You have gained 20 cm since I last measured you.
(CLOCK/WATCH)
UK（钟或表）走快
If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time.
My watch has gained (by) ten minutes over the last 24 hours. 在过去的24小时里我的表快了10分钟。
Phrasal verb
gain on someone/something 逼近…；赶上…
to get nearer to someone or something that you are chasing
Garcia was gaining on her opponent throughout the race, but only overtook her at the very end. 加西亚在整个赛跑过程中一点点逼近对手，但直到最后一刻才超过了她。
gain
noun [ C or U ] uk/ɡeɪn/ us/ɡeɪn/
(SOMETHING OBTAINED)
C1 获得，得到;收益，获利
an occasion when you get something useful or positive
Whatever the objections to this sort of treatment, the gains in terms of the number of lives saved are substantial. 不管对这种疗法存在何种异议，就其挽救了众多生命这一点而言，它的意义是重大的。
The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain. 部长因滥用权力谋取私利而被解职。
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- Many people get caught in a vicious circle of dieting and weight gain.
- Electricals made big gains in this afternoon's trading on Wall Street.
- The collapse of its rivals brought fortuitous gains to the company.
- The election returns produced a confusing picture of gains and losses.
- The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.
(INCREASE)
C1 增加；提高；增长
an increase in something such as size, weight, or amount
Side effects of the drugs may include tiredness, headaches, or weight gain. 这些药物的副作用可能包括疲乏、头痛或体重增加。
After deducting costs, we still made a net gain of £5,000. 扣除成本后，我们仍然有5000英镑的净增长。
Oil prices rose again today after yesterday's gains. 油价继昨天上涨后今天又进一步攀升。