A2 verb 中性 #386 最常用

gain

/ɡeɪn/

To obtain something useful or wanted, such as knowledge, experience, or an advantage. It also means to increase in size, weight, amount, or speed over time.

例句

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1

I gained five pounds during my vacation because I ate so much good food.

I increased my body weight by five pounds during my holiday because I ate many delicious meals.

2

The organization has gained international recognition for its environmental work.

The organization has obtained global fame for its work regarding the environment.

3

What do you think you'll gain by staying up so late?

What benefit do you think you will get by not going to sleep until late?

词族

名词
gain
Verb
gain
副词
gainfully
形容词
gainful
相关
gainer
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Gain' in a video game—when you level up, you 'gain' new powers or points.

快速测验

By volunteering at the hospital, Sarah hopes to ______ more experience in the medical field.

正确!

正确答案是: gain

例句

1

I gained five pounds during my vacation because I ate so much good food.

everyday

I increased my body weight by five pounds during my holiday because I ate many delicious meals.

2

The organization has gained international recognition for its environmental work.

formal

The organization has obtained global fame for its work regarding the environment.

3

What do you think you'll gain by staying up so late?

informal

What benefit do you think you will get by not going to sleep until late?

4

Students gain a deeper understanding of history through primary source documents.

academic

Students obtain a better knowledge of history by looking at original documents.

5

Our firm is working hard to gain a larger share of the European market.

business

Our company is putting in effort to obtain more customers in the European market.

词族

名词
gain
Verb
gain
副词
gainfully
形容词
gainful
相关
gainer

常见搭配

gain experience to get knowledge or skills by doing something
gain weight to become heavier
gain access to get the right or ability to enter a place or see information
gain confidence to become more sure of oneself
gain speed to start moving faster

常用短语

no pain, no gain

you must work hard and suffer a little to achieve something

gain ground

to make progress or become more popular

nothing ventured, nothing gained

if you don't take a risk, you won't achieve anything

容易混淆的词

gain vs win

'Win' is used for competitions or prizes; 'gain' is for gradual increases or obtaining useful qualities like experience.

gain vs earn

'Earn' is specifically used for getting money or respect through hard work; 'gain' is more general for any increase or acquisition.

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使用说明

Gain is frequently used with abstract nouns like 'insight', 'knowledge', or 'support', as well as physical measurements like 'weight' or 'speed'.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'win experience' or 'win weight' instead of the correct collocation 'gain experience' or 'gain weight'.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Gain' in a video game—when you level up, you 'gain' new powers or points.

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词源

Derived from the Old French word 'gaaignier', which meant to earn, profit, or cultivate land.

语法模式

gain + [noun phrase] gain in + [quality] (e.g., gain in popularity) regular verb: gain, gained, gained
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文化背景

In modern fitness culture, 'gains' (noun) is slang for muscle growth achieved through exercise.

快速测验

By volunteering at the hospital, Sarah hopes to ______ more experience in the medical field.

正确!

正确答案是: gain

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