How do you use "gain" in a sentence?

She gained valuable experience working abroad. The company reported significant gains in the third quarter. What do you stand to gain from this arrangement?

gain

Q: What does "gain" mean?

To obtain or acquire something; an increase or profit The verb 'gain' means to obtain or secure something desired, especially through effort (gain experience, gain weight). As a noun, it refers to an increase in wealth, resources, or advantage. The phrase 'no pain, no gain' is commonly used to suggest that effort is necessary for achievement. It implies positive acquisition rather than loss.

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Significado: To obtain or acquire something; an increase or profit

获得；增加；收益

ganar, obtener; ganancia

得る、獲得する；利益

얻다, 획득하다; 이익, 증가

The verb 'gain' means to obtain or secure something desired, especially through effort (gain experience, gain weight). As a noun, it refers to an increase in wealth, resources, or advantage. The phrase 'no pain, no gain' is commonly used to suggest that effort is necessary for achievement. It implies positive acquisition rather than loss.

动词「gain」表示获得或取得所期望的东西，尤其是通过努力（获得经验、增加体重）。作为名词，它指财富、资源或优势的增加。短语「no pain, no gain」常用来暗示努力是取得成就的必要条件。它暗示积极的获取而非损失。

El verbo «gain» significa obtener o asegurar algo deseado, especialmente a través del esfuerzo (ganar experiencia, ganar peso). Como sustantivo, se refiere a un aumento en riqueza, recursos o ventaja. La frase «no pain, no gain» (sin dolor no hay ganancia) se usa comúnmente para sugerir que el esfuerzo es necesario para el logro. Implica adquisición positiva en lugar de pérdida.

動詞「gain」は、特に努力を通じて望むものを得る、または確保することを意味します（経験を積む、体重が増える）。名詞としては、富、資源、または優位性の増加を指します。「no pain, no gain」というフレーズは、達成のために努力が必要であることを示唆するためによく使われます。損失ではなく、肯定的な獲得を意味します。

동사 'gain'은 특히 노력을 통해 원하는 것을 얻거나 확보하는 것을 의미합니다(경험을 쌓다, 체중이 늘다). 명사로는 재산, 자원 또는 이점의 증가를 나타냅니다. 'no pain, no gain(고통 없이는 얻는 것도 없다)'이라는 표현은 성취를 위해 노력이 필요하다는 뜻으로 흔히 사용됩니다. 손실이 아닌 긍정적인 획득을 암시합니다.

Ejemplos

She gained valuable experience working abroad.
她在国外工作期间获得了宝贵的经验。
Ella ganó valiosa experiencia trabajando en el extranjero.
彼女は海外で働いて貴重な経験を積みました。
그녀는 해외에서 일하며 귀중한 경험을 쌓았습니다.
The company reported significant gains in the third quarter.
公司报告第三季度取得了显著收益。
La empresa reportó ganancias significativas en el tercer trimestre.
会社は第3四半期に大きな利益を報告しました。
회사는 3분기에 상당한 이익을 보고했습니다.
What do you stand to gain from this arrangement?
你能从这个安排中得到什么？
¿Qué tienes que ganar con este acuerdo?
この取り決めから何を得られますか？
이 계약에서 무엇을 얻을 수 있습니까?

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'gaigne' meaning 'profit' or 'plunder', from Frankish '*waidanjan' meaning 'to graze' or 'to hunt for food'. The connection between hunting for sustenance and acquiring profit shaped the word's meaning.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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