shift
UK/ʃift/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To move or transfer from one place or position to another; to change in form or character.
移动，转移；改变，转变
n.
A slight movement or change; a scheduled period of work; a keyboard modifier key.
移动，变化；轮班；（键盘）Shift键
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshiftother
=shift
Common Collocations
- 1.paradigm shift范式转变／思维转变
- 2.night shift夜班
- 3.shift focus转移重心
- 4.shift in attitude态度转变
Example Sentences
- 1.
There has been a significant shift in public opinion on climate change.
- 2.
She works the night shift at the hospital three times a week.
- 3.
The company decided to shift its focus from hardware to software development.