gatherとは 意味・定義・例文
Verb 動詞
～を拾い集める
How many shells have you gathered from the seashore? We gathered enough firewood to make a fire.
2. pick or cut and collect crops as harvest; reap
収穫する｜～を収穫する
gather grapes[nuts, flowers, ...] into a basket gather in farm crops
3. come together in a group; crowd around
集まる
We gathered around the fireplace and talked. Dust gathered on the desk.
4. bring something scattered together; collect things together from different places in one place
～を集める
gather up the rubbish The child gathered blocks together. He tried to gather her thoughts before interview.
5. collect one’s energies for some action; concentrate or summon up
～をふるい起こす
He gathered all his strength and swung the bat. I gathered up my courage to ask for her hand in marriage.
6. increase or gain little by little; become greater in amount
～を増す
gather wealth[experience, ...] The train gathered its speed.
7. grow by coming together; accumulate
～を集めて大きくする
Dark clouds was gathering in the sky. The darkness is gathering The rumor gathered like a snowball. Suspicion was gathering rapidly in my mind.