gear
/ɡɪə/ · /ɡɪr/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5015 in the learning path
装备；用具
Definitions
n. equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity
装备；用具
n. a toothed wheel, or a setting controlling vehicle speed
齿轮；挡位
v. to design or organise something for a particular purpose
使适合；使面向
Example
We packed our camping gear into the car.
我们把露营装备装进了车里。
Schools should gear their career guidance towards the changing needs of students and the wider labour market.
学校应使就业指导适应学生及整个劳动力市场不断变化的需求。
Collocations
- camping gear
- protective gear
- change gear
- be geared towards
Word family
- geared (adj.)
- gearbox (n.)
Synonyms
- equipment
- kit
Usage tip
表示装备时不可数；表示挡位或单个齿轮时可数。
FAQ
- What does gear mean?
- equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity a toothed wheel, or a setting controlling vehicle speed to design or organise something for a particular purpose
- How is gear pronounced?
- UK /ɡɪə/, US /ɡɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
