Gear（名词）在英语中通常指齿轮或装置，尤其是机械上的一种部件，用来传递动力，控制运动的方向和速度。除此之外，gear也可用作动词，表示“调整或设置设备以适应特定用途”，有时也指某些特定的装备或工具，尤其在运动和活动中。

音标

gear 的国际音标为 [ɡɪə(r)] 或 [ɡɪr].

翻译

齿轮：用于机械装置中传递动力的部件。

装备、工具：常指衣物、设备或用于某种活动的物品。

档位：在汽车等交通工具中，指变速系统中的档位。

速度：有时用作表示运动速度的单位。

读音

gear的读音为 [ɡɪə(r)]。发音时“g”音清晰，接着是短元音“i”音，最后以软“r”音结束。

用法

Gear作为名词：

He checked the gears of his bicycle before the ride. (他检查了自行车的齿轮，准备骑行。)

The machine works by turning its gears. (这台机器通过转动齿轮来运作。)

They had to change the gear in the car to drive uphill. (他们不得不换档才能驾驶汽车上坡。)

 

Gear作为动词：

We need to gear up for the upcoming project. (我们需要为即将到来的项目做好准备。)

The team geared their strategy towards winning the championship. (团队将战略调整为争取赢得冠军。)

 

例句

The car was stuck in first gear, so it wouldn’t accelerate. (汽车卡在一档，无法加速。)

His hiking gear was top quality for the harsh conditions. (他的徒步装备质量上乘，适应恶劣的环境。)

The engine’s gears are damaged and need replacing. (发动机的齿轮损坏了，需要更换。)

Before you start the bike, make sure the gear is in neutral. (在启动自行车之前，确保档位在空档。)

The company is gearing up for its biggest product launch of the year. (公司正在为今年最大的新产品发布做准备。)

She switched gears and started talking about her future plans. (她换了话题，开始谈论她的未来计划。)

My camera gear is packed and ready for the trip. (我的相机装备已经打包好，准备出发。)

When the race began, he quickly shifted into a higher gear. (比赛开始时，他迅速换到了更高的档位。)

We need to find the right gear for the mountain climb. (我们需要找到适合登山的装备。)

The gears in the old clock are very intricate. (这只旧钟表的齿轮非常复杂。)

短语搭配

Gear up: 准备，装备

We need to gear up for the winter season. (我们需要为冬季做好准备。)

 

Shift gears: 换档，改变方向或方法

You need to shift gears if you want to finish this task on time. (如果你想按时完成这个任务，你需要换个方式。)

 

In high gear: 高速运行，全力运作

The business is now in high gear to meet the end-of-year goals. (公司现在全力以赴，争取完成年终目标。)

 

Change gears: 调整策略，改变做事的方式

After receiving feedback, she decided to change gears and focus on a different approach. (收到反馈后，她决定改变策略，专注于另一种方法。)

 

Manual gear: 手动档

He prefers to drive a car with a manual gear system. (他更喜欢驾驶手动档的汽车。)

 

Auto gear: 自动档

Most modern cars come with an auto gear system. (大多数现代汽车都配备自动档系统。)

 

Gear box: 变速器

The gear box needs to be repaired after the accident. (事故后，变速器需要修理。)

 

Gear lever: 换挡杆

Use the gear lever to change the speed of the car. (用换挡杆来改变汽车的速度。)

 

First gear: 一档

Start the car in first gear when you’re on a steep hill. (在陡坡上启动车辆时使用一档。)

 

Top gear: 最高档

The team was in top gear when they scored the winning goal. (当球队打进制胜球时，他们正处于最高档状态。)