gears
US /ɡɪərz/
UK /ɡɪəz/
名詞
1.
齒輪, 檔位
a set of toothed wheels that work together to transmit power and motion, especially in a vehicle or machine
範例:
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The car has five forward gears and one reverse gear.
這輛車有五個前進檔和一個倒車檔。
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He shifted into a higher gear to go faster.
他換到更高的檔位以加快速度。
2.
裝備, 設備
equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose
範例:
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We need to pack our camping gear before the trip.
旅行前我們需要打包好露營裝備。
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The photographer brought all his camera gear to the shoot.
攝影師把所有的相機設備都帶到了拍攝現場。
動詞
用齒輪連接, 調整
to provide with or connect by means of gears
範例:
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The engine is geared to the wheels.
發動機通過齒輪連接到車輪。
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The company geared its production towards the new market.
公司將生產調整以適應新市場。