shift

US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
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1.

转变, 移动

a slight change in position, direction, or tendency

:
There has been a significant shift in public opinion.
公众舆论发生了重大转变
The tectonic plates caused a sudden shift in the earth's crust.
构造板块导致地壳突然移动
2.

班次, 轮班

a period of time during which a person works

:
She works the night shift at the hospital.
她在医院上夜
My shift starts at 8 AM tomorrow.
我的班次明天早上8点开始。
3.

Shift键, 上档键

a key on a keyboard that, when pressed, changes the case of letters or gives access to other functions

:
Press the Shift key to type in capital letters.
按住Shift键输入大写字母。
Hold down Shift while clicking to select multiple items.
按住Shift键并点击以选择多个项目。
1.

移动, 转移

to move or cause to move from one place or position to another, especially over a small distance

:
Can you help me shift this heavy box?
你能帮我搬动这个沉重的箱子吗?
The wind caused the sand dunes to shift.
风使沙丘移动
2.

换挡, 变速

to change the gears in a vehicle

:
He had to shift down to a lower gear to climb the steep hill.
他不得不到低档才能爬上陡峭的山坡。
Remember to shift gears smoothly when driving.
开车时记得平稳地换挡
3.

转变, 改变

to change or cause to change from one to another

:
The conversation suddenly shifted to politics.
谈话突然转向了政治。
His mood can shift quickly from happy to sad.
他的情绪可以很快从高兴转变为悲伤。