首页英语词典geargear的意思

gear

英 [gɪə] 美[ɡɪr]

英英释义词组搭配考试真题实用场景例句

近义词wheel

n. 齿轮；装置，工具；传动装置
vi. 适合；搭上齿轮；开始工作
vt. 开动；搭上齿轮；使……适合；使……准备好
adj. 好极了
n. (Gear)人名；(英)吉尔

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词态变化

复数: gears;

中文词源

gear 设备，齿轮

来自Proto-Germanic*garwjan, 准备，装备，词源同garb.

英英释意

1. a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

2. a mechanism for transmitting motion by gears for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

3. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

英文词源

gear: gear: [13] The etymological meaning of gear is roughly ‘that which puts one in a state of readiness’ – hence ‘equipment, apparatus’. Its ultimate source is prehistoric Indo-European *garw-, which also produced the now obsolete English adjective yare ‘ready’ and (via Germanic, Italian, and French) garh [16]. A derivative *garwīn- passed into Old Norse as gervi, which English borrowed as gear. The mechanical sense of the word developed in the 16th century.
=> garb
gear (n.): c. 1200, "fighting equipment, armor and weapons," probably from Old Norse gørvi (plural gørvar) "apparel, gear," related to görr, gørr, gerr "skilled, accomplished; ready, willing," and to gøra, gørva "to make, construct, build; set in order, prepare," a very frequent verb in Old Norse, used in a wide range of situations from writing a book to dressing meat. This is from Proto-Germanic *garwjan "to make, prepare, equip" (cognates: Old English gearwe "clothing, equipment, ornament," which may be the source of some uses; Old Saxon garwei; Dutch gaar "done, dressed;" Old High German garo "ready, prepared, complete," garawi "clothing, dress," garawen "to make ready;" German gerben "to tan").

From early 14c. as "wearing apparel, clothes, dress;" also "harness of a draught animal; equipment of a riding horse." From late 14c. as "equipment generally; tools, utensils," especially the necessary equipment for a certain activity, as the rigging of a sailing ship. Meaning "toothed wheel in machinery" first attested 1520s; specific mechanical sense of "parts by which a motor communicates motion" is from 1814; specifically of a vehicle (bicycle, automobile, etc.) by 1888. Slang for "male sex organs" from 1670s.
gear (v.): c. 1200, "to equip oneself for fighting; to dress," probably from gear (n.) or from the verb in Old Norse. Mechanical meaning "put (machinery) in gear" is from 1851. Related: Geared; gearing.
gear (adj.): "stylish, excellent," British slang, 1951 (popularized c. 1963 by the Beatles), said to be from earlier that's the gear, an expression of approval (1925), from gear (n.).

考试真题

The bulk of the research shows that there may be a pause, or a shifting of gears in the 40s or 50s, but this shift can be exciting, rather than terrifying.

He had always had a good memory, but the thrill of young love seems to have shifted a gear in his mind: from now on, he would start recording his whole life in detail.

Gear its research towards practical applications.

My family has tons of camping gear.

She has got camping gear for rent

Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Authentic fire gear (服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

The high-schoolers get the same curriculum, but "we try to gear lessons toward things they're interested in, " said victoria Friedman, an instructor.

词组搭配

in gear

with a gear engaged

齿轮连上，已啮合

the captain revved the engines and put them in gear.
机长加快发动机转速，使其进入工作状态。
I've got to get my act in gear.
我得采取行动了。

move up a gear

change to a higher gear

换挡提速

out of gear

with no gear engaged

齿轮脱开，不啮合

she took the engine out of gear.
她将引擎停下。
sometimes his brain seems to slip out of gear.
有时候，他的脑袋好像不听使唤了。

gear down (或 up)

change to a lower (or higher) gear

换低速（或高速）挡

gear someone for

make ready or prepared

使（某人）做好准备

a nation geared for war.
全国已经进入备战状态。

gear something to/towards

adjust or adapt something to make it suitable for (someone or something)

（为适应某人或某事）对（某物）进行调整（或改造）

gear someone/thing up

equip someone or something for a particular purpose

（为特定目的）装备（某人，某物）

a city not &B{geared up to} an outdoor lifestyle.
一个还没有为户外生活方式做好准备的城市。

gear up

To get ready for a coming action or event

为…准备好：为一将要发生的行动或事件做好准备

a group of investors who had geared up for the takeover fight.
已经为兼并做好准备的一群投资人

实用场景例句

lifting/towing/winding, etc. gear: 起重、牵引、卷扬等装置

(British English)The party organization is moving into top gear as the election approaches.: 随着选举的临近，这个政党的组织工作正在紧锣密鼓地进行。

(North Amercian English)to move into high gear: 进入高速发展

Coming out of the final bend, the runner stepped up a gear to overtake the rest of the pack.: 赛跑者绕过最后一个弯道后开始加速，以图超越同组的其他选手。

She said nothing in case her temper slipped out of gear.: 她什么都没说，免得按捺不住情绪。

The course had been geared towards the specific needs of its members.: 课程已作调整，以满足学员的特别需要。

Cycle organizations are gearing up for National Bike Week.: 自行车组织正在为全国自行车周活动作准备。

I've left all my gear at Dave's house.: 我把我所有的东西都留在戴夫家了。

climbing/fishing/sports, etc. gear: 爬山、钓鱼、运动等用具

wearing the latest gear: 穿着最新款式的衣服

(British English) bottom/top gear: 最低 / 最高挡

(British English) to change gear: 换挡

(North Amercian English) to shift gear: 换挡

When parking on a hill, leave the car in gear .: 在斜坡上停车时把汽车挂上挡。

What gear are you in?: 你挂的是几挡？

He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac.: 他开车很野，发疯似的啪啦啪啦地换挡。

first/second, etc. gear: 一挡、二挡等

reverse gear: 倒挡

low/high gear: 低速 / 高速挡

Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears.: 离合器使用不慎可能会损坏传动装置。

On hills, he must use low gears...: 在山上,他必须挂低速挡。

The car was in fourth gear...: 车挂的是四挡。

About 100 officers in riot gear were needed to break up the fight.: 大约需要100名穿防暴服的警察前来制止这场斗殴。

...fishing gear...: 钓具

I used to wear trendy gear but it just looked ridiculous.: 我以前常穿新潮的衣服，但看上去却滑稽可笑。

Are these people using gear and amphetamines at the same time?: 这些人同时服用海洛因和安非他明吗？

Colleges are not always geared to the needs of mature students...: 大学有时满足不了成人学生的需求。

My training was geared towards winning gold in Munich.: 我为了在慕尼黑夺取金牌而进行训练。