1、gather
(使)聚集;(使)集合
In the evenings, we gathered around the fireplace and talked.
晚上,我们聚在火炉边聊天
。The man signalled for me to gather the children together.
那人示意让我将孩子们召集起来
。收集;收拢;归拢
I suggest we gather enough firewood to last the night.
我建议大家捡足够多的木柴来撑过这一晚
。She stood up and started gathering her things together.
她起身开始收拾自己的物品
。逐渐增加(速度、动力、力量等)
Demands for his dismissal have gathered momentum in recent weeks.
最近几周,要求将他解职的呼声越来越高
。The raft gathered speed as the current dragged it toward the falls.
水流将木筏拽向瀑布,木筏的速度越来越快
。2、particular
特定的;特指的
I remembered a particular story about a postman who was a murderer.
我记得有个故事,讲的是一个邮递员杀人的事情
。I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job.
我必须明确知道我为什么要做特定的一项工作
。特殊的;特别的;独特的
I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision.
我肩负特殊责任,必须确保自己作出的决定是正确的
。Fatigue is a particular problem for women.
疲劳是女性特有的问题
。