gain
gain — 名詞
1. something useful, desirable, or profitable that you get, often as a result of ef
收益；收穫
透過努力得到的好處或利潤
something useful, desirable, or profitable that you get, often as a result of effort, hard work, or a good decision.
The main gain from volunteering at the shelter was the joy of helping abandoned pets.
在動物收容所做志工的主要收穫，是幫助被遺棄寵物所帶來的喜悅。
gain from + noun phrase for benefit
Investors who bought early saw substantial gains when the company went public.
早期買進的投資人在公司上市後看到了可觀的收益。
substantial gains — common collocation
Anong felt the gain in confidence after training was worth every hour she spent.
Anong 覺得訓練後信心方面的提升，值得她投入的每一小時。
The new marketing strategy brought clear gains in customer loyalty and brand awareness.
新的行銷策略在客戶忠誠度和品牌知名度方面帶來了明顯的收穫。
- loss
direct opposite in financial and general contexts
文法句型
gain + noun
gain in + noun
用法筆記
Often used in financial or business contexts, but also describes any positive outcome from effort. 'Gains' (plural) is very common when referring to profits or improvements.
常見錯誤
2. a rise in the amount, size, weight, or level of something, measured over time or
增加量；增幅
大小、重量或數量的增長
a rise in the amount, size, weight, or level of something, measured over time or compared to a previous state.
Sayaka noticed a steady weight gain of two kilograms after she stopped running daily.
Sayaka 注意到她停止每天跑步後，體重穩定增加了約兩公斤。
weight gain — common fixed phrase
The quarterly report showed a healthy gain of 12 percent in online sales across Asia.
季度報告顯示，亞洲地區的線上銷售額成長了百分之十二。
gain of + percentage — common in business
A sudden gain in temperature caused the snow on the mountain to begin melting.
氣溫突然升高，導致山上的積雪開始融化。
After three months of strength training, Romi saw a clear gain in muscle mass.
經過三個月的重量訓練後，Romi 的肌肉量明顯增加了。
文法句型
gain + in + noun
gain + of + number
用法筆記
Commonly used with measurements: weight gain, price gain, temperature gain. When specifying a number, use 'gain of' (a gain of 5 points). When specifying an area, use 'gain in' (a gain in height).
常見錯誤
gain — 動詞
1. to get or achieve something useful, desirable, or positive — such as a skill, qu
獲得；取得
透過努力得到有用的東西或優勢
to get or achieve something useful, desirable, or positive — such as a skill, quality, opportunity, or advantage — often through effort, experience, or a process over time.
Asher gained valuable experience working as a research assistant at the university laboratory.
Asher 在大學實驗室擔任研究助理時，獲得了寶貴的經驗。
gain + experience — most common collocation
The charity gained the support of over two thousand local residents within a single week.
該慈善機構在一週內就獲得了兩千多位當地居民的支持。
gain + support of + group
Kian gained an advantage over other candidates by learning to speak Mandarin fluently.
Kian 因為學會流利的中文，而比其他求職者取得了優勢。
Sana gained entry to the design school after submitting a strong portfolio of original work.
Sana 提交了一份出色的原創作品集，因而獲得設計學院的入學資格。
The new public park gained widespread approval from families who live in the neighborhood.
這座新的公園獲得了社區居民廣泛的認可。
- lose
direct opposite: gain support vs lose support
文法句型
gain + noun phrase
gain + noun + from + noun
用法筆記
Unlike 'get' or 'obtain', 'gain' often suggests that the thing acquired builds up gradually or is the result of a meaningful effort. Common objects: experience, knowledge, support, access, entry, confidence, approval.
常見錯誤
2. to reach a higher level or amount of something measurable, such as weight, speed
增加；增長
體重、速度、價值等向上升
to reach a higher level or amount of something measurable, such as weight, speed, height, value, or strength — or for a measuring instrument to show a higher number.
The delivery truck gained speed as it went down the long hill toward the highway.
送貨卡車沿著長坡往高速公路行駛時，速度越來越快。
gain speed — very common collocation
Yasmin gained five kilograms during the first year of her recovery from the surgery.
Yasmin 在手術後的復原期間，體重增加了五公斤。
gain + weight amount — intransitive use with object
The company's stock gained seven points in a single afternoon after the product launch.
該公司的股票在新產品發表後，一個下午就上漲了七點。
Christopher's confidence has grown steadily as he gained more knowledge in his new role.
Christopher 在新的職位上吸收了更多知識後，自信心也隨之增長。
The river gained nearly a meter in depth after three days of non-stop rain.
連續下了三天大雨之後，河水的深度增加了將近一公尺。
文法句型
gain + noun (amount)
gain + number + noun (unit)
noun + gains (intransitive) + in + noun
用法筆記
Can be transitive (gain weight, gain speed) or intransitive (the dollar gained against the euro). When used intransitively with a specific area, use 'gain in' (gain in value, gain in popularity).
常見錯誤
3. A timepiece that runs faster than normal is said to gain — the displayed time mo
走快
時鐘比實際時間走得快
A timepiece that runs faster than normal is said to gain — the displayed time moves gradually ahead of the correct time.
My wristwatch gains about three minutes a week, so I reset it every Monday morning.
我的手錶每星期大約快三分鐘，所以我每個星期一早上都要重新調整。
gain + time amount — transitive use specifying duration
The grandfather clock in the hallway gains an hour each month and needs regular adjustment.
走廊上的老爺鐘每個月會快一個小時，需要定期調整。
Élise noticed her kitchen clock was gaining time after she changed the batteries.
Élise 發現她換了電池後，廚房裡的時鐘就越走越快了。
Megan checked her watch against the station clock and found it had gained four minutes.
Megan 把手錶和車站時鐘對了一下，發現已經快了四分鐘。
文法句型
clock/watch gains
clock/watch gains + number + minutes/seconds
用法筆記
Used specifically for timekeeping devices. The opposite is 'lose' (a clock that runs too slowly loses time). Can be used both with and without a specific time amount.