[] to gradually get more of sth 增加；增添；增长；增进◆I have gained a lot of experience in the job. 我做这份工作已积累了不少经验。◆The economy is out of recession now and gaining strength. 目前经济已摆脱衰退，正在逐步增强。
[] (about a currency, share price, etc.) to increase in value （货币、股价等）增值，升值◆The shares gained 5 per cent to $14.70. 股价上涨了 5%，达到 14.70 元。◆The Canadian dollar gained against(= compared to) the yen today. 今天加元兑日元升值了。OPPlose ➡ see note at increase
[] gain (sth) (by/from sth)to obtain an advantage or a benefit from sth or from doing sth （从…中）受益，获益；得到（好处）◆There may be no advantage to be gained from lowering prices. 降价可能没有任何好处。◆Who stands to gain most from the sale of the company? 谁会从出售公司中获得最大好处呢？