() [] to move sth from one position or place to another 转移;挪动◆Can you help me shift these boxes? 请你帮我把这些箱子搬一下好吗?◆They are shifting 70% of their production to China. 他们正将其 70% 的生产转移到中国。
[] (about a situation, an opinion, a policy, etc.) to change from one state, position, etc. to another (情况、意见、政策等)改变,变动◆Consumer tastes are constantly shifting. 消费者的口味总在不断改变。◆The balance of power has shifted away from workers to employers. 力量均势已经从工人向雇主倾斜。
[] to change your opinion of or your attitude towards sth; to change the way that you do sth 改变观点◆We need to shift the emphasis away from speed towards efficiency. 我们必须将重点从增速转向增效上。
() () [] to sell goods, especially goods that are difficult to sell 销售,出售(销路不好的商品)◆They cut prices drastically to try and shift stock. 他们大幅度降价,试图把库存卖掉。◆250 000 of the devices have been shifted this year. 今年这种装置已经卖出了 25 万件。