gain 的核心是「通过某个过程而拥有了新东西」——不是被给予(give),而是「获得」的动态过程。可以是具体的(gain weight, gain money)或抽象的(gain experience, gain confidence, gain access)。名词义「收益、增加」也延续同一核心。
释义
1
v.获得,得到(经过过程或努力)
She gained valuable experience by working abroad for two years.
她通过在海外工作两年积累了宝贵的经验。
2
v.增加(重量、速度、时间等)
He gained ten kilograms during the winter holidays.
他在寒假期间增加了十公斤体重。
3
n.收益,增加,进步
The company reported significant gains in profit last quarter.
公司报告上季度利润有显著增长。
语感
gain = 有了进来的东西——你现在比之前多了什么
获得得到增加收益
gain 和 obtain 都能翻译「获得」。gain 强调「通过时间或过程逐渐拥有」,常用于抽象东西(experience, confidence, support);obtain 更正式,强调「按程序取得具体的东西」,常与文件、许可、信息搭配(obtain permission, obtain a certificate)。gain access to(获得……的访问权/进入权)是高频固定搭配。
陷阱
⚠️gain vs. obtain:逐渐积累 vs. 正式取得
✗
You must gain a visa before entering the country.
(语义偏差)你必须在入境前拿到签证。
正式申请并拿到签证是按程序取得,用 obtain;gain 更强调逐渐积累的过程
✓
You must obtain a visa before entering the country.
你必须在入境前取得签证。
⚠️gain nothing to lose 不等于 have nothing to lose
We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
✗
gain 和 lose 只是随机搭配
✓
everything to gain 是「有很多可以收获的东西」,与 nothing to lose 构成固定对比说法,不是随机搭配
我们没有任何损失,反而可以收获一切。
近义辨析
gainvsobtain
gain通过时间或努力逐渐拥有,常用于抽象obtain按程序正式取得具体事物,更书面
She gradually gained the trust of her new colleagues.
她逐渐赢得了新同事的信任。
Students must obtain written permission before leaving campus.
学生离校前必须取得书面许可。
gainvsacquire
gain通过过程获得(较广泛)acquire正式取得(技能、财产、语言),强调系统性积累
The company gained a competitive advantage through innovation.
公司通过创新获得了竞争优势。
She acquired fluency in Mandarin after living in China for five years.
在中国生活五年后,她习得了流利的普通话。
写作加分
✨ 加分词
替换:gethave more
个人成长议论文教育价值类话题
普通
Students can get a lot of experience from internships.
学生可以从实习中获得很多经验。
加分 ✨
Internships enable students to gain practical skills and professional insights that classroom learning cannot provide.
实习让学生积累课堂学习无法提供的实践技能和专业见解。
为什么更好:gain practical skills/experience 比 get experience 更书面,强调「积累」而非被动接收
常用搭配
gain experience / confidence积累经验 / 增强信心
gain access to获得……的访问权/进入权
gain support / approval赢得支持 / 获得批准
gain weight / speed增重 / 加速
financial gains经济收益
nothing to gain没什么好得到的
词根
gain 联想到 game(游戏)→ 玩游戏就是要 gain 分数
考考你
Q1近义选词
选择最恰当的词填空:
Researchers need to ___ ethical approval before conducting experiments on human subjects.
Again
Bobtain
✓ 研究者在对人体进行实验前,需要取得伦理批准。
正式程序取得文件/许可用 obtain;gain 更适合逐渐积累的抽象事物
Q2语境还原
选择最适合填入空格的词:
By volunteering abroad, young people can ___ a deeper understanding of global issues and develop cross-cultural communication skills that are highly valued by employers.
Again
Bget
Cobtain
Dreceive
✓ 通过海外志愿服务,年轻人可以深化对全球议题的理解,培养雇主非常重视的跨文化沟通能力。
gain a deeper understanding 是固定搭配,表示「逐渐积累更深入的理解」;get 太口语,obtain 和 receive 与 understanding 搭配不自然
Q3翻译应用
用 gain 翻译下面句子(可参考 writing_upgrade 字段的搭配):
学生通过参与课外活动可以积累宝贵的领导力和团队合作经验。
Students can gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities.