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Gaining Meaning in English

word · lemma: gain

/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
GAY-ning
/ɡˈeɪnɪŋ/
GAY-ning

释义

The act of getting or achieving something, or increasing in amount, quality, or value.

用法与细微差别

'Gaining' is often used with nouns like 'weight', 'experience', 'confidence', 'access', and 'popularity'. It can mean both physical increases (like weight) and non-physical achievements (like gaining knowledge). Slightly more formal than 'getting' in some contexts.

例句

She is gaining experience at her new job.

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The company is gaining more customers every year.

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He is gaining weight after the holidays.

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She's gaining confidence with every presentation she gives.

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My little sister is quickly gaining on me in height.

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People are finally gaining access to the latest technology in rural areas.

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