gain ground
US /ɡeɪn ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɡeɪn ɡraʊnd/
1.
流行起来, 获得支持
to become more popular or accepted
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The new fashion trend is starting to gain ground among teenagers.
新的时尚潮流开始在青少年中流行起来。
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The idea of working from home has gained ground significantly in recent years.
居家办公的理念近年来大受欢迎。
2.
取得进展, 占上风
to make progress or advance in a competitive situation
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Our team is starting to gain ground on the league leaders.
我们的团队开始在联赛领头羊身上取得进展。
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The company is slowly but surely gaining ground in the competitive market.
该公司在竞争激烈的市场中缓慢但肯定地取得进展。