[] () a piece of equipment or a system 设备;系统◆computer/networking/telecom gear 计算机/网络/电讯设备
[] equipment or clothing used for a particular purpose (某种活动的)设备;用具;衣服◆sports/protective gear 运动/防护用具◆They carry all their gear (files, phones and laptops) to a new desk every day. 他们每天都将所有的装备(包括档案、手机及笔记本电脑)带到一个新的办公地点。
() [, ]the speed at which sth takes place; the effort involved in doing sth 速度;努力◆(BrE) Sales growth has moved into top gear. 销售增长已进入高峰。◆(NAmE) The tax-cut plans are shifting into high gear. 减税计划正紧锣密鼓地进行。
●get, kick, swing, etc. into ˈgear●get, kick, etc. sth into ˈgearto start working, or to start sth working, in an efficient way (使)开始工作,进入有效的工作状态◆If you fill in the form, within 24 hours the service will kick into gear. 填写表格後,24 小时之内就会有人为您服务。