gain on

US /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
UK /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
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1.

追上, 趕上

to get closer to someone or something that you are chasing

:
The runner started to gain on his opponent in the last lap.
在最後一圈,這位跑步者開始追上他的對手。
The police car was slowly gaining on the speeding vehicle.
警車正在緩慢地追上超速行駛的車輛。
2.

超過, 侵襲

to increase in amount or degree, especially in a way that is negative or problematic

:
The company's debts continued to gain on its assets.
公司的債務繼續超過其資產。
The feeling of despair began to gain on her.
絕望感開始侵襲她。