shift
US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
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转变, 移动
a slight change in position, direction, or tendency
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There has been a significant shift in public opinion.
公众舆论发生了重大转变。
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The tectonic plates caused a sudden shift in the earth's crust.
构造板块导致地壳突然移动。
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Shift键, 上档键
a key on a keyboard that, when pressed, changes the case of letters or gives access to other functions
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Press the Shift key to type in capital letters.
按住Shift键输入大写字母。
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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
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Can you help me shift this heavy box?
你能帮我搬动这个沉重的箱子吗？
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The wind caused the sand dunes to shift.
风使沙丘移动。
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换挡, 变速
to change the gears in a vehicle
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He had to shift down to a lower gear to climb the steep hill.
他不得不换到低档才能爬上陡峭的山坡。
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Remember to shift gears smoothly when driving.
开车时记得平稳地换挡。