plural gears
plural gears
Learner's definition of GEAR
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a : supplies, tools, or clothes needed for a special purpose(用于特定目的的)装备;用具;服装 -
fishing gear渔具
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I somehow managed to pack all my gear into one suitcase.我想法子把我所有的装备都塞到了一个手提箱里。
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soldiers in full combat gear全副武装的士兵
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wearing protective gear穿着防护服
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rain gear [=waterproof clothes worn in the rain]雨衣
— see also footgear, headgear, landing gear 2
a [count] : a toothed wheel in a machine(机器的)齿轮 b : a part that connects the engine of a vehicle or the pedals of a bicycle to the wheels and controls the speed at which the wheels turn(汽车或自行车的)变速器,挡 [count]
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Halfway up the hill, my bike slipped out of gear.骑到半山腰,我的自行车就掉挡了。
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He put the car in/into gear [=he moved the lever that controls the car's gears into the position that allows the car to begin moving] and drove away.他挂上挡把车开走了。
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(US) She shifted into low/high gear. = (Brit) She changed into bottom/top gear. [=she changed to a gear that allows for a slower/faster rate of speed]她挂上了低速挡/高速挡。
— see also reverse gear
change/shift/switch gears
(US) or British change gear
: to move from one level or area of activity to another改变(工作、活动等) -
He once again changed gears in his career.他又一次改变了自己的职业生涯。
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She's decided to shift gears, quit her job, and go back to school.她决定换个活法,辞掉工作重返校园。
get in gear
informal or get (something) in gear
: to start working or doing something in a more energetic and effective way开始更有效率地工作 -
We need to get in gear [=get going] if we want to finish this project on time.要想按时完成这个项目,我们需要更有效率地工作。
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She finally got her career in gear. [=finally started to be successful in her career]她的事业终于步入了正轨。
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(US, informal + impolite) He angrily told him to get his ass in gear. [=to get going, to start moving or doing something much more quickly]他生气地叫他赶紧开始干活儿。
2 gear /ˈgiɚ/ verb
gears; geared; gearing
gears; geared; gearing
Learner's definition of GEAR
[+ object]
: to make (something) suitable for a particular use or type of person使适合,使适应(某种用途或某类人)—
usually used as (be) geared通常用作(be) geared -
The book is geared toward children. [=the book is intended to be used by children]这本书适合儿童阅读。
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software geared to the needs of the first-time user适合初次使用者需求的软件
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The program is geared for/to/toward a young audience.这档节目适合年轻观众。
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The system is geared [=designed] to handle several tasks at once.这个系统可同时处理多项任务。
gear up
[phrasal verb] gear up or gear (someone) up or gear up (someone)
: to get ready or to cause (someone) to get ready for something or to do something蓄势待发;做好准备 -
The team is gearing up for a comeback.这支球队正蓄势待发,准备东山再起。
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Manufacturers are gearing up to produce more merchandise.制造商们正准备生产更多商品。
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The coach is gearing up the team for a comeback.教练正在为球队东山再起做准备。
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The team is geared up for a win.球队已为获胜做好准备。