英语

gain

gb/ɡˈeɪn/ us/ɡˈeɪn/
A2 英语
~ 2700
义项
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动词 B1 action
1

obtain or achieve something

To get something good or useful.

用法模式: to gain [something]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gain' with 'win'. 'Gain' is used for things like skills, experience, or benefits, not competitions.
近义词
obtain (More formal and neutral, commonly used in official contexts.) | acquire (Often implies a process of getting something, sometimes through effort.)
反义词
lose (Means to no longer have something you once had.)
搭配
gain experience |gain knowledge |gain access |gain control |gain support
主题
business |daily life |personal development |core_vocabulary
例句
  • She hopes to gain more experience in the new job.
  • He gained access to the building with his ID card.
  • The team gained control of the ball.
  • We gained valuable insights from the survey.
  • He gained confidence after giving several speeches.
学习者例句
  • I want to gain more friends.
  • She gained a new skill.
  • We gained help from our teacher.
  • He gained trust from his boss.
动词 A2 action
2

increase in amount or size

To get more of something like weight, speed, or money.

用法模式: to gain [amount/measurement]
常见错误:
Learners may incorrectly use 'grow' instead of 'gain' for weight or speed increases.
近义词
increase (A more general term for becoming greater in amount.)
反义词
lose (Means to decrease in amount, weight, or size.)
搭配
gain weight |gain speed |gain strength |gain value
主题
health |sports |finance |core_vocabulary
例句
  • I've gained five kilograms since last year.
  • The train is gaining speed as it leaves the station.
  • The company has gained value in the stock market.
  • She quickly gained strength after her illness.
学习者例句
  • I gained two kilos.
  • The car gains speed on the road.
  • He gained more money this year.
  • The plant gains height each week.
名词 B1 entity
3

increase or advantage obtained

Something you get that is good for you or makes you have more.

近义词
benefit (Focuses more on the positive effect rather than the amount increased.)
反义词
loss (The opposite of an increase; when you have less than before.)
搭配
make a gain |profit and gain |health gains
主题
business |finance |daily life
例句
  • The company reported strong gains in revenue this quarter.
  • Exercise can lead to health gains.
  • There were only small gains from the investment.
学习者例句
  • I made a gain at work.
  • The team had a big gain in points.
  • We saw gains in our sales.
动词 technical B2 action
4

amplify a signal's strength

To make an electronic signal stronger.

近义词
amplify (Emphasizes making something louder or stronger electronically.)
反义词
attenuate (Means to reduce the strength of a signal.)
搭配
signal gain |gain control
主题
technology |audio engineering |science
例句
  • Adjust the knob to gain the microphone input.
  • The amplifier can gain weak signals for better clarity.
  • You can set the gain level on the mixer.
学习者例句
  • Turn the knob to gain the sound.
  • We gain the signal before sending it.
  • The radio gains weak signals.
语法
词典原形
gain
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪn/
US/ɡˈeɪn/
音节与重音
gain (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (gain)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: gain
  • Plural: gain, gains
Verb
  • Base: gain
  • 3rd Person Singular: gains
  • Present Participle: gaining
  • Past: gained
词族
Forms
gains noun gaining verb gained verb
Core family
regain verb B2
Related words
gainer noun
Advanced or less common
gainful adjective gainfully adverb
相关表达

gain access to

1
/ɡˈeɪn ˈæksˌɛs tə/
fixed phrase

obtain permission or entry to something

To be able to enter or use something.

例句
  • You need a password to gain access to the system.
  • He gained access to the archives after getting approval.

gain an advantage

1
/ɡˈeɪn ən ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

obtain a better position or benefit

To get a position or situation that helps you more than others.

例句
  • He studied hard to gain an advantage over other candidates.
  • The team gained an advantage early in the game.

gain ground

1
/ɡˈeɪn ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom

make progress or advance

To move forward or become more successful than before.

例句
  • Our team is gaining ground on the competition.
  • The new product is gaining ground in the market.

gain ground

2
/ɡˈeɪn ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom

make progress or advance

To move forward or become more successful.

例句
  • The idea is gaining ground among scientists.
  • Our team gained ground in the second half.

gain momentum

1
/ɡˈeɪn moʊmˈɛntəm/
fixed phrase

start developing faster or growing stronger

To begin moving faster or becoming more successful.

例句
  • The campaign is gaining momentum as election day approaches.
  • The movement began on campus but really gained momentum after it went viral online.
  • His career began to gain momentum after the award.
  • His small business gained momentum once customers started recommending it to friends.

no pain, no gain

1
/nˈoʊ pˈeɪn | nˈoʊ ɡˈeɪn/
idiom informal

effort is necessary for success

You must work hard and sometimes suffer to succeed.

例句
  • I don't like running, but no pain, no gain.
  • She reminds her students that no pain, no gain when preparing for exams.

no pain, no gain

2
/nˈoʊ pˈeɪn | nˈoʊ ɡˈeɪn/
idiom

effort is needed to achieve results

If you want to improve or succeed, you must work hard and sometimes suffer.

例句
  • You have to study hard for the exam—no pain, no gain.
  • I know training is tough, but no pain, no gain.

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