gather up
US /ˈɡæð.ɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈɡæð.ə rʌp/
句動詞
1.
かき集める, 拾い集める
to collect several things, often from different places or spread over an area
例:
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She gathered up her books and left the room.
彼女は本をかき集めて部屋を出た。
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I need to gather up all the fallen leaves in the garden.
庭の落ち葉をすべて集める必要がある。
2.
たぐり寄せる, つまみ上げる
to pull something such as a piece of clothing or fabric closer to your body
例:
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She gathered up her skirt to avoid the mud.
彼女は泥を避けるためにスカートをたぐり寄せた。
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He gathered up the blanket around his shoulders.
彼は肩の周りに毛布をたぐり寄せた。