gait
gait — 名詞
- gaitsingular
- gaitsplural
1. the particular way a person walks, especially when it is noticeable or recognisa
步伐
行走的方式
the particular way a person walks, especially when it is noticeable or recognisable — for example, a slow unsteady gait, a confident brisk gait, or a limping gait that shows an injury.
Theo's slow, limping gait made it clear his knee was still hurting.
Theo 一瘸一拐的緩慢步伐，讓人看出他的膝蓋仍在痛。
possessive + adjective + gait
A tall woman with a confident gait walked straight past the reception desk.
一位腳步自信的高大女性，直接走過接待櫃檯。
a/an + adjective + gait showing a quality
After physiotherapy, Elena walked with a steady, confident gait for the first time.
經過物理治療後，Elena 首次以平穩自信的步伐走路。
A brisk gait is one of the first signs of good health in older adults.
步伐輕快是年長者身體健康的首要指標之一。
Omar could recognise his brother on the crowded platform by his easy, swinging gait.
Omar 能在擁擠的月臺上，憑著那輕鬆搖擺的步伐認出他哥哥。
文法句型
possessive + gait
a/an + adjective + gait
常見錯誤
2. one of the specific foot-movement patterns a horse uses when moving — the walk,
步法
馬匹奔跑的特定步伐模式
one of the specific foot-movement patterns a horse uses when moving — the walk, trot, canter, and gallop are each a different gait with its own rhythm and speed.
The riding instructor showed the children how to sit at each gait of the horse.
騎術教練向孩子們示範如何在馬匹的每一種步法中就坐。
at each gait of the horse
A canter is a comfortable three-beat gait that many beginners find easy to sit.
慢跑是一種舒適的三拍步法，許多初學者覺得很容易坐穩。
three-beat gait — named rhythm
The horse moved smoothly from a walk to a trot, changing gait without a signal.
那匹馬從行走流暢地轉為快步，未經示意就變換了步法。
Kwame watched the mare's powerful galloping gait and felt a thrill of excitement.
Kwame 看著那匹母馬強而有力的奔馳步法，心中感到一陣興奮。
Older riders often prefer the smooth, steady gait of a well-trained horse.
年長的騎手往往偏愛訓練有素的馬匹那種平順穩定的步法。
- pace
can refer to any horse gait, but also means speed; 'gait' is the more technical term in equestrian contexts
文法句型
at + determiner + gait
change gait(s)
用法筆記
The four main gaits of a horse — walk, trot, canter, and gallop — each have a distinct rhythm and number of beats, and riders must adjust their body position for each one.
常見錯誤
3. the speed or manner in which a process, project, or activity develops or moves f
步調
事物進展的方式或速度
the speed or manner in which a process, project, or activity develops or moves forward — for example, negotiations moving at a slow gait, or a company's growth adopting a faster gait.
The project moved forward at a slow gait because of constant budget delays.
由於經費不斷延宕，該專案以緩慢的步調向前推進。
at + adjective + gait — figurative progress
The company's ambitious growth slowed to a cautious gait after the market crashed.
股市崩盤後，該公司雄心勃勃的成長放慢為謹慎的步調。
Negotiations continued at a frustratingly slow gait throughout the autumn months.
整個秋季，談判都以令人沮喪的緩慢步調持續進行。
The novel starts at a steady gait before accelerating into a gripping final section.
這部小說以平穩的步調開場，然後加速進入扣人心弦的結尾部分。
With the new manager in charge, the team's work adopted a much faster gait.
新經理上任後，團隊的工作採取了快得多的步調。
文法句型
at + adjective + gait
adopt + adjective + gait
用法筆記
This figurative use is found mainly in formal or literary contexts. The literal sense (way of walking) is far more common in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
gait — 動詞
- gaitpresent simple I / you / we / they
- gaits3rd person singular
- gaiting-ing form
- gaitedpast simple
1. to teach a horse or dog a particular stepping pattern so that it moves correctly
調教步法
訓練馬或狗使用特定步伐
to teach a horse or dog a particular stepping pattern so that it moves correctly in competitions or shows.
The horse trainer spent six months gaiting the young stallion for dressage competitions.
馬匹教練花了六個月調教那匹年輕種馬的步法，以備參加馬場馬術比賽。
gaiting + animal + for + purpose
Show dogs are carefully gaited by their handlers to display their best movement.
參展犬由訓練師仔細調教步伐，以展現最佳動態。
passive: are gaited by
Deepak learned to gait the hunting dog through fields of tall grass and rough ground.
Deepak 學會調教獵犬在長滿雜草的田野和崎嶇地面上的步伐。
The trainer gaited the young horse for three hours each morning to establish a steady canter.
訓練師每天早晨花三小時調教那匹年輕馬的步法，以建立穩定的慢跑節奏。
- school
specifically for training horses in formal movements; more common than 'gait'
文法句型
gait + animal (horse/dog)
gait + animal + for + purpose
用法筆記
Very rare in everyday English. This sense is almost exclusively used by horse trainers, dog handlers, and competitors in equestrian or canine events.
2. to lead a dog in a show ring so that a judge can observe its natural movement, p
領犬展示
引導參賽犬展示步伐
to lead a dog in a show ring so that a judge can observe its natural movement, posture, and carriage.
Amara gaited the spaniel in front of the judges with calm, steady hands.
Amara 以沉穩的手勢引領那隻西班牙獵犬在評審面前展示步伐。
gaited + specific dog breed + in front of judges
Each handler must gait their dog for at least two minutes during the competition.
每位訓練師必須在比賽中引領犬隻展示步伐至少兩分鐘。
The greyhound was gaited across the ring at a smooth, flowing pace.
那隻灰狗以流暢平順的步伐被引領繞場展示。
Diego gaited the bulldog slowly so the judge could study its movement.
Diego 緩慢地引領那隻鬥牛犬展示步伐，讓評審仔細觀察它的動態。
文法句型
gait + dog + in front of + judge
gait + dog + across + ring
用法筆記
Used only in the context of dog shows. The handler runs alongside the dog in a straight line so the judge can assess the animal's structure and gait.
3. to move using a particular gait or foot pattern — used especially of horses and
步法移動
以特定步法移動（馬、犬）
to move using a particular gait or foot pattern — used especially of horses and dogs, and occasionally of people in literary contexts.
The young mare gaited smoothly around the arena, earning approving nods from the judges.
那匹年輕的母馬以流暢的步法繞行競技場，贏得評審們讚許的點頭。
horse gaiting + adverb + location — natural equestrian usage
As the horse gaited across the meadow, its movements looked effortless and graceful.
那匹馬以特定的步法穿過草地，動作看起來毫不費力且優雅。
The stallion gaited with a proud, elevated trot that drew murmurs of admiration.
那匹種馬以驕傲高昂的快步移動，引來陣陣讚嘆。
Standing by the rail, the trainer watched as the horse gaited through its paces.
訓練師站在欄杆旁，看著那匹馬依次展示各項步法。
文法句型
gait + adverb/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Most naturally used with horses and dogs as the subject — e.g. 'the horse gaited smoothly.' Using it with a human subject is extremely rare in modern English and may sound archaic or unnatural. For humans, 'walk with a [adjective] gait' (noun sense) is the standard pattern.