shifts
US /ʃɪfts/
UK /ʃɪfts/
名詞
1.
轉變, 移動
a slight change in position, direction, or tendency
範例:
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There has been a significant shift in public opinion.
公眾輿論發生了重大轉變。
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The tectonic plates cause a gradual shift in the Earth's surface.
構造板塊導致地表逐漸移動。
2.
班次, 輪班
a period of time during which a person works
範例:
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She works the night shift at the hospital.
她在醫院上夜班。
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My shift starts at 8 AM tomorrow.
我的班次明天早上8點開始。
3.
Shift 鍵, 換檔鍵
a key on a keyboard used to switch between lowercase and uppercase letters, or to access alternative functions of other keys
範例:
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Press the Shift key to type a capital letter.
按住 Shift 鍵輸入大寫字母。
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Hold down Shift while clicking to select multiple items.
按住 Shift 鍵並點擊以選擇多個項目。
動詞
1.
移動, 改變
to move or cause to move from one place or position to another, especially over a small distance
範例:
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He shifted his weight from one foot to the other.
他把重心從一隻腳移到另一隻腳。
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The wind shifted direction suddenly.
風突然改變了方向。
2.
換檔, 變速
to change gears in a vehicle
範例:
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He had to shift down to a lower gear to climb the steep hill.
他不得不換到低檔才能爬上陡峭的山坡。
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Remember to shift up when you gain speed.
加速時記得換檔。