[] () a piece of equipment or a system设备；系统◆computer/networking/telecom gear计算机／网络／电讯设备 [] equipment or clothing used for a particular purpose（某种活动的）设备；用具；衣服◆sports/protective gear运动／防护用具◆They carry all their gear (files, phones and laptops) to a new desk every day.他们每天都将所有的装备（包括档案、手机及笔记本电脑）带到一个新的办公地点。 () [, ]the speed at which sth takes place; the effort involved in doing sth速度；努力◆(BrE) Sales growth has moved into top gear.销售增长已进入高峰。◆(NAmE) The tax-cut plans are shifting into high gear.减税计划正紧锣密鼓地进行。●get, kick, swing, etc. into ˈgear●get, kick, etc. sth into ˈgearto start working, or to start sth working, in an efficient way（使）开始工作，进入有效的工作状态◆If you fill in the form, within 24 hours the service will kick into gear.填写表格后，24 小时之内就会有人为您服务。