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gears

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: gearsQuá khứ: gearedPhân từ 2: gearedV-ing: gearing

This word evokes the image of interlocking teeth and mechanical synchronization. It carries a strong connotation of efficiency, precision, and the physical transmission of power. When used in a mechanical sense, it implies a system where one part's movement directly and predictably affects another. In a psychological or organizational sense, the term shifts toward preparation and momentum. It suggests a transition from a state of rest or low intensity to a state of high readiness, mirroring the way a vehicle shifts gears to handle different terrains or speeds.

Countable when referring to individual mechanical wheels in a machine. Uncountable when referring to the general system of transmission in a vehicle.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ
[something]

Toothed wheels that engage with each other to transmit motion.

"The clock's internal gears are worn down."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To adjust the speed or power of a machine or a process.

"He geared the engine for maximum torque."

Nội động từ
[someone]

To prepare oneself for a specific activity or purpose.

"The team is gearing up for the championship game."

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