gears
US /ɡɪərz/
UK /ɡɪəz/
名词
1.
齿轮, 档位
a set of toothed wheels that work together to transmit power and motion, especially in a vehicle or machine
示例:
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The car has five forward gears and one reverse gear.
这辆车有五个前进挡和一个倒车挡。
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He shifted into a higher gear to go faster.
他换到更高的档位以加快速度。
2.
装备, 设备
equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose
示例:
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We need to pack our camping gear before the trip.
旅行前我们需要打包好露营装备。
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The photographer brought all his camera gear to the shoot.
摄影师把所有的相机设备都带到了拍摄现场。
动词
用齿轮连接, 调整
to provide with or connect by means of gears
示例:
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The engine is geared to the wheels.
发动机通过齿轮连接到车轮。
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The company geared its production towards the new market.
公司将生产调整以适应新市场。