[] gear sth for/to/towards sth (usually be geared) to make, change or prepare sth so that it is suitable for a particular purpose or for particular people使与…相适应；使适合于◆The magazine is geared towards women over 35.这本杂志适合 35 岁以上的女性。◆The economy is now geared to growth.这经济体目前正走上增长的轨道。●ˈgear sth/yourself for sthto make sth/yourself ready for sth为…做好准备；准备好◆The company is gearing itself for future success.这家公司正为将来的成功做准备。●ˈgear sth/yourself to sthto depend on sth; to be connected with sth依靠；与…有关◆Salary adjustments are geared to the cost of living.工资会根据生活费用的变化进行调整。◆Life assurance companies are heavily geared to stock market performance.人寿保险公司与股市表现息息相关。●ˌgear ˈup (for/to sth)●ˌgear sb/sth ˈup (for/to sth)to prepare yourself/sb/sth to do sth为…做好准备◆The country is gearing up for elections.这个国家正为选举做准备。