mid-12c., gadering, "an assembly of people, act of coming together," from late Old English gaderung "a gathering together, union, collection, assembly," verbal noun from gather (v.).
实用例句
1. The lighthouse beam was quite distinct in the gathering dusk.
灯塔的光束在渐浓的暮色中清晰可见。
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2. The auguries of death are fast gathering round his head.
死亡凶兆迅速地在他脑海中盘旋。
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3. Dr Ryan travelled the world gathering material for his book.
瑞安博士周游世界为他的书搜集资料。
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4. Many of the machines are gathering dust in basements.
许多机器尘封在地下室里。
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5. Among the speakers at the gathering was Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady.
