gather

1. Countable(可数名词)Usually plural(通常复数)

   A small fold sewn into fabric.

   褶皱；褶

   • A skirt with gathers at the back.

     背面有褶皱的裙子。

   • The dress has delicate gathers at the waist.

     这件连衣裙在腰部有精致的褶皱。

   • Adding gathers to the sleeves can create a unique style.

     在袖子上添加褶皱可以创造独特的风格。

collect(收集)

1. B2Transitive(及物动词)

   To collect things, often from various locations or sources.

   收集；搜集；聚集

   • They spent weeks gathering all the information about the project.

     他们花了数周时间收集有关该项目的所有信息。

   • The farmers are gathering the crops in the fields.

     农民们正在田里收获农作物。

   • The company is dedicated to gathering market data.

     公司致力于收集市场数据。

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embrace(拥抱)

1. Transitive(及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)

   To hold someone closely in one's arms, often with care or affection.

   拥抱；抱起

   • He gathered her in his arms and gently kissed her forehead.

     他把她抱在怀里，轻轻地亲吻她的额头。

   • The mother gathered her children up to comfort them.

     母亲把她的孩子们抱起来安慰他们。

   • He gently gathered the injured bird in his hands.

     他轻轻地把受伤的鸟儿捧在手里。

assemble(聚集)

1. B2Intransitive(不及物动词)

   To come together in a group.

   聚集；聚拢

   • The protesters gathered outside the city hall.

     抗议者在市政厅外聚集。

   • Community members gathered in the park for the annual picnic.

     社区成员聚集在公园里参加年度野餐。

   • In the evening, flocks of birds begin to gather in the trees for the night.

     傍晚时分，鸟群开始聚集在树上过夜。

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thicken(变厚)

1. Intransitive(不及物动词)literary(文学性)

   To become thicker and closer together.

   聚集；聚拢

   • Shadows were gathering as evening approached.

     随着傍晚的来临，阴影逐渐聚集。

   • The dark clouds started to gather as the storm approached.

     随着暴风雨的逼近，乌云开始聚集。

   • In the deep forest, the mist was gathering.

     在深邃的森林中，雾气正在聚集。

conclude(推断)

1. C1Transitive(及物动词)

   To understand or conclude something based on what has been said or done.

   推断；理解

   • They are getting married next month, I gather.

     他们下个月要结婚了，我猜。

   • I gather that she must be busy, since she didn't attend the meeting.

     我猜她一定很忙，因为她没参加会议。

   • From his comments, I gather that he was not happy with the outcome.

     从他的评论中，我推断他对结果不满意。

sewing(缝纫)

1. Transitive(及物动词)

   To create small folds in fabric by sewing a thread through it and then pulling the thread tight.

   打褶；抽褶

   • The dress has a gathered waist.

     这件连衣裙的腰部有褶皱设计。

   • She decorated the curtains with gathers.

     她用褶皱装饰了窗帘。

   • The skirt is designed to gather naturally at the hips.

     这条裙子设计为在臀部自然褶皱。

clothing(衣物)

1. Transitive(及物动词)

   To pull a piece of clothing or loose fabric close to one's body.

   拢；裹

   • She gathered the shawl around her for warmth.

     她把披肩拉近身体来保暖。

   • He gathered the blanket and snuggled on the couch.

     他把毯子收拢，蜷缩在沙发上。

   • She gathered her scarf closer to shield herself from the cold wind.

     她把围巾拉得更近，以抵挡寒风。