Definitions
v. To obtain something useful or increase in amount.
获得；增加
n. An increase in something or a benefit received.
增长；收益
Example
You will gain confidence after a few lessons.
上几节课后，你就会更有信心。
Students can gain valuable practical experience by volunteering for projects that benefit their local communities.
学生可以通过志愿参与有益于当地社区的项目，获得宝贵的实践经验。
Collocations
- gain experience
- gain access to
- gain weight
- financial gain
Word family
- gainful (adj.)
- gainfully (adv.)
Synonyms
- obtain
- acquire
Antonyms
- lose
Usage tip
gain常接经验、信心等；赢比赛通常用win。
FAQ
- What does gain mean?
- To obtain something useful or increase in amount. An increase in something or a benefit received.
- How is gain pronounced?
- UK /ɡeɪn/, US /ɡeɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
