gather

1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually plural(通常複數)

   A small fold sewn into fabric.

   褶皺；褶

   • A skirt with gathers at the back.

     背面有褶皺的裙子。

   • The dress has delicate gathers at the waist.

     這件洋裝在腰部有精緻的褶皺。

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

     在袖子上添加褶皺可以創造獨特的風格。

collect(收集)

1. B2Transitive(及物動詞)

   To collect things, often from various locations or sources.

   收集；蒐集；聚集

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

     他們花了數週時間收集有關該項目的所有資訊。

   • The farmers are gathering the crops in the fields.

     農民們正在田裡收穫農作物。

   • The company is dedicated to gathering market data.

     公司致力於收集市場數據。

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embrace(擁抱)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)

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

   擁抱；抱起

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

     他把她抱在懷裡，輕輕地親吻她的額頭。

   • The mother gathered her children up to comfort them.

     母親把她的孩子們抱起來安慰他們。

   • He gently gathered the injured bird in his hands.

     他輕輕地把受傷的鳥兒捧在手裡。

assemble(聚集)

1. B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

   To come together in a group.

   聚集；聚攏

   • The protesters gathered outside the city hall.

     抗議者在市政廳外聚集。

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

     社區成員聚集在公園裡參加年度野餐。

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

     傍晚時分，鳥群開始聚集在樹上過夜。

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thicken(變厚)

1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)literary(文學性)

   To become thicker and closer together.

   聚集；聚攏

   • Shadows were gathering as evening approached.

     隨著傍晚的來臨，陰影逐漸聚集。

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

     隨著暴風雨的逼近，烏雲開始聚集。

   • In the deep forest, the mist was gathering.

     在深邃的森林中，霧氣正在聚集。

conclude(推斷)

1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)

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

   推斷；理解

   • They are getting married next month, I gather.

     他們下個月要結婚了，我猜。

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

     我猜她一定很忙，因為她沒參加會議。

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

     從他的評論中，我推斷他對結果不滿意。

sewing(縫紉)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   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.

     這件洋裝的腰部有褶皺設計。

   • She decorated the curtains with gathers.

     她用褶皺裝飾了窗簾。

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

     這條裙子設計為在臀部自然褶皺。

clothing(衣物)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

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

   攏；裹

   • She gathered the shawl around her for warmth.

     她把披肩拉近身體來保暖。

   • He gathered the blanket and snuggled on the couch.

     他把毯子收攏，蜷縮在沙發上。

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

     她把圍巾拉得更近，以抵擋寒風。