1. to get or obtain something, especially something useful or desirable
獲得，得到（尤指有用或想要的東西）
She gained valuable experience from her internship.
她從實習中獲得了寶貴的經驗。
The company hopes to gain more customers with its new product.
公司希望透過新產品獲得更多客戶。
Gain Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
gain
verb
快速理解
What does "Gain" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Gain"?
「gain」主要指獲得有價值的事物，如知識、優勢或具體物品。
- 1
獲得（有價值的東西）
EN: to obtain something useful, valuable, or desired
翻譯: 獲得（有用的、有價值的或想要的東西）
- 2
增加（數量、重量）
EN: to increase in amount, weight, or speed
翻譯: （數量、重量或速度）增加
- 3
取得（優勢、領先）
EN: to get an advantage or lead over others
翻譯: 取得（相對於他人的）優勢或領先地位
- 4
逐漸獲得（特質、能力）
EN: to gradually get more of a quality, ability, etc.
翻譯: 逐漸獲得（某種特質、能力等）
小提醒：「gain」通常指經過努力或過程而「獲得」有正面價值的事物，與單純「get」（得到）或「earn」（賺取）的語意重點不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Gain" in English）
How to pronounce "Gain" in English?"Gain" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Gain" from YouTube Videos
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“But what was surprising to us, and also quite exciting, is we also found bacteria that normally inhabit upper respiratory systems, So it gives us virtual access to the lungs, which is where many important diseases reside, And we also found bacteria that normally inhabit the gut, And so we can also now virtually gain access to this even more distant organ system that, from the skeleton alone, has long decomposed.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Gain"?How does "Gain" change by context?
2. to increase in weight, speed, height, or amount
增加（體重、速度、高度或數量）
He has gained five kilograms since last year.
他自去年以來體重增加了五公斤。
The car gained speed as it went down the hill.
汽車下坡時速度加快了。
3. to get an advantage or benefit from something
受益，得益
Everyone gained from the new policy.
每個人都從新政策中受益。
What do you hope to gain by complaining?
你希望透過抱怨得到什麼好處？
4. to gradually get more of a quality, feeling, etc.
逐漸獲得（某種特質、感覺等）
Over time, she gained confidence in her abilities.
隨著時間推移，她對自己的能力逐漸有了信心。
The idea is gaining popularity among young people.
這個想法在年輕人中越來越受歡迎。
5. to reach a place, especially after effort or difficulty
（尤指經過努力或困難後）到達，抵達
The climbers finally gained the summit after a grueling ascent.
經過艱苦的攀登，登山者終於抵達了山頂。
The ship gained the harbor safely despite the storm.
儘管有暴風雨，船隻還是安全抵達了港口。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Gain"?How to make natural sentences with "Gain"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| gain + [noun] | 獲得（某物） | The company gained a significant market share. (該公司獲得了顯著的市場佔有率。) |
| gain + [noun] + from + [noun/V-ing] | 從…中獲得… | She gained valuable experience from working abroad. (她從海外工作中獲得了寶貴的經驗。) |
| gain + [adjective] (e.g., gain popular, gain access) | 變得…；取得… | You need a password to gain access to the system. (你需要密碼才能取得系統的存取權。) |
| gain in + [abstract noun] (e.g., confidence, strength) | 在…方面有所增長 | He has gained in confidence since starting the new job. (自從開始新工作後，他的自信心有所增長。) |
| gain + [amount] + (in weight/height/etc.) | 增加了（體重/身高…） | The baby gained two pounds last month. (寶寶上個月體重增加了兩磅。) |
| gain on + [someone/something] | 逐漸逼近，趕上 | The police car was gaining on the suspect's vehicle. (警車正逐漸逼近嫌犯的車輛。) |
用法說明
How is "Gain" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Gain"?
gain + 名詞 vs gain + 動名詞 (gain doing)
- gain + 名詞 是最常見的用法，表示獲得具體或抽象的事物，如經驗、知識、優勢或體重。
- gain + 動名詞 (gain doing) 在標準英語中並不自然，通常被視為錯誤。動詞 "gain" 後面不直接接動名詞來表示「獲得做某事的機會」。
- 若要表達「獲得做某事的機會」或「得以做某事」，應使用 gain the opportunity to do、gain the chance to do 或 be able to do 等結構。
對比範例： EN: He gained valuable experience from the internship. 翻譯: 他從實習中獲得了寶貴的經驗。
EN:She gained the chance to present her idea to the board.
翻譯:她獲得了向董事會陳述想法的機會。
EN:He gained the opportunity to work abroad.
翻譯:他獲得了去國外工作的機會。
總結建議
使用 "gain + 名詞" 來表示獲得某物，若要表達獲得做某事的機會，請使用 "gain the opportunity/chance to + 動詞原形"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Gain" and similar words?How to choose "Gain" vs alternatives?
gain vs earn
「gain」強調獲得某物（如知識、體重、優勢），過程可能非主動；「earn」強調透過工作或努力賺取（如金錢、尊重）。
gain vs obtain
「gain」常暗示逐步累積或取得優勢；「obtain」較正式，指透過請求、努力或計畫取得特定物品或結果。
gain vs acquire
「gain」側重於結果的「增加」或「受益」；「acquire」強調透過學習、購買或長期過程「取得」技能、資產或特質。
口語用法
How is "Gain" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Gain"?
引述
在口語中，'gain' 常用來引述或總結他人關於獲得優勢、進展或利益的說法。 EN: So what you're saying is, we gain nothing by waiting? 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，我們乾等下去什麼也得不到？
EN:Her point was that we'd gain more flexibility with the new system.
翻譯:她的重點是，用了新系統我們會獲得更多彈性。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，'gain' 有時會與 'really', 'actually', 'totally' 等詞連用，以強調獲益的程度或出乎意料。 EN: I actually gained a lot of insight from that casual chat. 翻譯: 我其實從那次隨意的聊天中獲得了很多啟發。
EN:You'll totally gain an edge if you practice this trick.
翻譯:你要是練會這招，絕對會佔上風。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，說話者可能會用 'gain' 相關的短語如 'to gain...', 'what we gain...' 作為暫時的填充，而非完整表達。 EN: The strategy, to gain... um, a better market position, requires patience. 翻譯: 這個策略，為了取得... 嗯，更好的市場地位，需要耐心。
EN:It's about, you know, what we gain in the long run.
翻譯:這關乎，你知道的，我們長遠能獲得什麼。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語用法。請使用更精確、完整的句子結構來表達『獲得』的概念，例如直接使用 'acquire', 'obtain', 'achieve' 或完整說明收益的具體內容。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Gain"?What fixed phrases with "Gain" should I remember?
gain access
gain access to [sth]
獲得…的進入權、使用權或接觸機會
gain ground
gain ground
取得進展；變得越來越受歡迎或成功
gain experience
gain experience (in [sth])
獲得經驗
gain momentum
gain momentum
勢頭增強；越來越有動力
gain an advantage
gain an advantage (over [sb/sth])
取得優勢
gain weight
gain weight
體重增加；變胖
gain control
gain control (of/over [sth/sb])
取得控制權
gain recognition
gain recognition (for [sth])
獲得認可、承認
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Gain"?Which "Gain" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I gained 5 kilos weight.
✓I gained 5 kilos.
在英文中，'gain' 本身已包含『獲得、增加』的意思，後面直接接增加的對象（如體重、經驗），不需要再加 'weight'。
×I gained a new friend last week.
✓I made a new friend last week.
雖然 'gain' 有『獲得』的意思，但結交朋友習慣用動詞 'make'。'Gain' 通常用於獲得抽象事物（如知識、優勢）或具體增加（如體重、利潤）。
×He gained to pass the exam.
✓He managed to pass the exam.
'Gain' 不是助動詞，後面不能接不定詞 'to do' 來表示『成功做到某事』。應使用 'manage to' 或 'succeed in'。'Gain' 後通常接名詞作受詞。
×I gained the first prize in the competition.
✓I won the first prize in the competition.
在比賽或競賽中『贏得』獎項、名次，通常使用 'win'。'Gain' 多用於透過努力或過程『獲得』利益、好處、技能或某種狀態。
×The stock gained 10%.
✓The stock gained 10%.
此句文法正確，但學習者常誤以為 'gain' 只能用於人。實際上，'gain' 也可用於事物（如股價、公司）作為主詞，表示數值或抽象價值的增加。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Gain"?What are tense/participle forms of "Gain"?
gains(3rd_singular)gaining(present_participle)gained(past)gained(past_participle)