【每日一词】Shift 20thSpe.2018

Shift

1. 释义

①[VERB 动词] to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc.

I shifted [=turned] my gaze toward the horizon.

She shifted in her seat.

②[VERB 动词] to change or to cause (something) to change to a different opinion, belief, etc.

Public opinion has shifted dramatically in recent months.

She refused to shift her ground. [=she refused to change her opinion]

③[VERB 动词] to go or to cause (something) to go from one person or thing to another

I wanted to shift the discussion back to the main point.

shifting alliances/demands/patterns

④[VERB 动词] to change the gear you are using in a vehicle

She shifted into first gear.

She shifted the car into low gear. 

⑤[VERB 动词] Brit, informal : to get rid of (something)

I can't seem to shift this cold.

2. 翻译

这家消费品公司的战略从国内市场转移到了国外市场。

Zoe - This consumer company shifts its strategy from home martket to overseas market. 

参考 - This consumer company has shifted its strategy from domestic market to overseas market.

3. 运用

场景：许多年轻人对于婚姻的看法有了很大的转变。

造句：Many young people have shifted their opinions on marrige.