shift
第三人称
shifts
现在进行时
shifting
过去式
shifted
过去完成时
shifted
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移动, 改变
to move from a particular place or position to another
- As the storm approached, residents were advised to shift to higher ground.
随着风暴的临近，居民们被建议转移到更高的地方。
- The cat lazily shifted from the sunny spot on the windowsill to the cooler shade beneath the table.
猫懒洋洋地从窗台上阳光充足的地方移动到了桌子下面更凉爽的阴凉处。
- The tectonic plates slowly shift over time, causing geological changes and earthquakes.
构造板块随着时间的推移缓慢移动，导致地质变化和地震。
- The cruise ship slowly started to shift as it left the harbor and headed towards open waters.
游轮慢慢开始移动，当它离开港口驶向开阔水域时。
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改变, 转变
to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan
及物动词
- After hearing the compelling arguments, she decided to shift her opinion on the controversial issue.
在听到令人信服的论据后，她决定改变自己对这一有争议问题的看法。
- The team members discussed the project and agreed to shift their approach to meet the evolving needs of the client.
团队成员讨论了项目，并同意转变他们的方法以满足客户不断变化的需求。
- After attending the seminar, she shifted her perspective on the benefits of incorporating technology into educational practices.
参加研讨会后，她改变了对将技术融入教育实践的好处的看法。
- Faced with unexpected challenges, the manager had to quickly shift his strategy.
面对意想不到的挑战，经理不得不迅速转变他的策略。
- The community leaders successfully persuaded residents to shift their attitudes towards embracing sustainable living practices.
社区领袖成功说服居民转变态度，接受可持续的生活实践。
同义词：
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改变, 转向
(of wind) to move to a different direction
- As the storm approached, the wind began to shift, making sailing conditions more challenging.
随着风暴的临近，风开始转向，使得航行条件更具挑战性。
- The forecast predicted that the wind would shift to the northwest later in the day.
预报预测风将在当天晚些时候转向西北方向。
- The wind started to shift from the south to the east as the day progressed.
随着一天的进展，风开始从南方向东方移动。
- The meteorologist noted that the wind would shift to a more northerly direction by evening.
气象学家指出，到傍晚时分，风将转向更偏北的方向。
- The wind shifted abruptly, causing the kite to lose altitude temporarily.
风突然转向，导致风筝暂时失去了高度。
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移动, 改变
to move or alter the location, arrangement, or orientation of something
及物动词
- The office decided to shift the desks to create a more collaborative workspace.
办公室决定移动办公桌以创建一个更具协作性的工作空间。
- It was necessary to shift the furniture in the room to accommodate the new bookshelves.
有必要移动房间里的家具以容纳新书架。
- To optimize the sunlight exposure, the gardener needed to shift the potted plants to different locations on the balcony.
为了优化阳光照射，园丁需要将盆栽植物移动到阳台上的不同位置。
- During the warehouse reorganization, employees had to systematically shift boxes and inventory.
在仓库重组期间，员工不得不系统地移动箱子和库存。
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移动, 调整位置
to move or adjust one's body from one position to another
- To get a better angle for the photograph, the photographer had to shift and crouch down slightly.
为了获得更好的拍摄角度，摄影师不得不移动并稍微蹲下。
- As the movie progressed, the audience would occasionally shift in their seats to get a better view of the screen.
随着电影的进行，观众偶尔会在座位上移动以获得更好的屏幕视野。
- The children were fidgety during the long car ride and would frequently shift in their seats.
孩子们在漫长的汽车旅程中坐立不安，经常在座位上移动。
- During the meeting, participants were encouraged to shift around and stand up periodically to avoid stiffness.
会议期间，鼓励参与者定期移动和站起来以避免僵硬。
- In the crowded elevator, people had to shift to make room for others entering or exiting.
在拥挤的电梯里，人们不得不移动为进出的人腾出空间。
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改变, 替换
to substitute or replace one thing with another
及物动词
- The company shifted its vehicle fleet from predominantly gas-powered to electric.
该公司将其车队从主要是汽油动力转向电动。
- The company shifted its software platform, moving from a traditional system to a cloud-based solution.
该公司转换了其软件平台，从传统系统转向基于云的解决方案。
- The company decided to shift its product line, discontinuing older models and replacing them with more innovative alternatives.
公司决定转变其产品线，停产旧型号并以更具创新性的替代品取而代之。
- The organization shifted its communication strategy, replacing jargon with more accessible language.
该组织转变了其沟通策略，用更易理解的语言替代了行话。
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转变, 改变
(of a policy, point of view, or situation) to become something different
- Over the years, public opinion on the issue of climate change has gradually shifted.
多年来，公众对气候变化问题的看法逐渐转变。
- The political landscape can shift rapidly during an election season.
在选举季节，政治格局可能会迅速转变。
- The economic climate shifted dramatically, forcing businesses to reconsider their operational models.
经济气候急剧转变，迫使企业重新考虑其运营模式。
- The company's stance on remote work began to shift after recognizing the benefits of increased productivity and employee satisfaction.
公司在远程工作上的立场在认识到提高生产力和员工满意度的好处后开始转变。
- As societal norms evolved, the cultural perspective on certain social issues began to shift.
随着社会规范的发展，对某些社会问题的文化视角开始转变。
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换, 切换
to change the gear or transmission mode in a vehicle
- As they approached the hill, the driver had to shift into a lower gear to maintain a steady ascent.
当他们接近山坡时，司机不得不换到低档以保持稳定的上坡。
- Before entering the highway, the driver decided to shift into a higher gear for smoother acceleration.
在进入高速公路之前，司机决定换到更高的档位以获得更平稳的加速。
- In preparation for the highway merge, the driver made a conscious decision to shift into a higher gear.
为准备并入高速公路，司机有意识地决定换到更高的档位。
- The motorcycle rider anticipated a sudden increase in speed and chose to shift into a higher gear.
摩托车骑手预料到速度会突然增加，于是选择换到更高的档位。
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演变, 变化
to undergo a systematic phonetic change in language over a period of time
- Historical phonetics studies how speech sounds shift over time, shedding light on the intricate patterns of language change.
历史语音学研究语音如何随时间变化，揭示了语言变化的复杂模式。
- The vowel system in the dialect slowly shifted as a result of historical linguistic influences.
由于历史语言影响，方言中的元音系统慢慢转变了。
- Linguists study how vowels and consonants shift over generations, revealing insights into the phonetic evolution of a language.
语言学家研究元音和辅音如何随着世代变化，揭示语言语音演变的见解。
- The vowel system of the language gradually shifted over centuries.
语言的元音系统在几个世纪里逐渐变化了。
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激活, 按下
to activate or engage the shift key on a keyboard
- To type the capital letter "A," you need to shift and press the corresponding key on the keyboard.
要输入大写字母"A"，您需要按下Shift键和键盘上对应的键。
- The programmer had to constantly shift to enter special characters and symbols required in the code.
程序员必须不断按下Shift键来输入代码中所需的特殊字符和符号。
- To create a new line or paragraph in the document, you can simply press Enter without needing to shift.
要在文档中创建新行或段落，您可以简单地按Enter而不需要shift。
- During data entry, the clerk learned to shift for quick access to numerical symbols on the keyboard.
在数据输入过程中，职员学会了使用Shift来快速访问键盘上的数字符号。
- While chatting online, the user had to shift to type emoticons or special characters to express emotions.
在在线聊天时，用户不得不按下Shift键来输入表情符号或特殊字符以表达情感。
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移动, 改变
to move or change position swiftly and suddenly
- The sudden gust of wind caused the umbrella to shift and nearly fly out of her hands.
突然的一阵风使伞移动，几乎从她手中飞走。
- In response to the emergency alarm, the crowd shifted towards the exits.
作为对紧急警报的回应，人群向出口移动。
- When the door slammed shut, the papers on the desk shifted and scattered across the room.
当门砰地关上时，桌子上的文件移动并散落在房间里。
- The turbulent weather caused the ship to pitch and roll, making passengers shift uncomfortably.
湍急的天气使船只上下颠簸，让乘客不舒服地移动。
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(Nigerian) to unlawfully take something or someone
- They tried to shift my wallet at the market.
- He was caught attempting to shift a car.
- The gang planned to shift the child from school.
- Don't let anyone shift your phone in the crowd.
- He admitted he tried to shift some electronics last night.