noun🔗ShareShift键，换挡键 A modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously)."The Shift key is used to type capital letters. "Shift键用来输入大写字母.computingtechnologydevicefunctionmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share衬裙，内衬裙。 A type of women's undergarment, a slip."Just last week she bought a new shift at the market."她上个星期刚在市场买了一件新衬裙。wearitemessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share轮班，班次 A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time."The morning shift at the bakery starts at 5:00 am. "面包店的早班从早上五点开始。jobtimeworkorganizationbusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share移动，转变 An act of shifting; a slight movement or change."There was a shift in the political atmosphere."政治气氛出现了一丝转变。actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share档位，排挡。 The gear mechanism in a motor vehicle."Does it come with a stick-shift?"这车是手动挡的吗？vehiclemachineparttechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share位移，移位。 A bit shift."The programmer used a bit shift to quickly calculate the total number of students in the school. "程序员使用位移运算来快速计算学校里的学生总数。computingtechnologyelectronicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share内场移位，内野防守布局调整 The infield shift."Teams often use the shift against this lefty."球队经常用内野防守布局调整来对付这位左打者。sportessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share法式热吻, 热吻 (often with the definite article, usually uncountable) The act of kissing passionately."The passionate shift between the two teenagers was quite intense. "这两个青少年之间的那个法式热吻，真是太激烈了。actionhumansexsensationbodyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share权宜之计，变通办法 A contrivance, a device to try when other methods fail."When the usual homework strategies weren't working, my teacher suggested a different shift – a new way to study the material. "当常用的作业方法都不奏效时，我的老师建议采取一个变通办法——一种新的学习材料的方式。deviceplanpossibilityessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share花招，诡计。 A trick, an artifice."The student used a shift to get extra time on the test, claiming a sudden illness. "这个学生耍了个花招，谎称突发疾病，从而获得了额外的考试时间。characterwayactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share错缝，搭接 The extent, or arrangement, of the overlapping of plank, brick, stones, etc., that are placed in courses so as to break joints."The bricklayer carefully adjusted the shift of the bricks to ensure a strong and visually appealing wall. "砌砖工小心地调整砖块的错缝，以确保墙体坚固且美观。architecturebuildingessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share断层，位移. A breaking off and dislocation of a seam; a fault."The earthquake caused a shift in the pavement, creating a noticeable crack. "地震导致路面产生了断层，出现了一条明显的裂缝。geologymaterialdisasteressentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share基因重组, 基因漂移 A mutation in which the DNA or RNA from two different sources (such as viruses or bacteria) combine."The scientist observed a shift in the bacteria's genetic material, likely due to a viral infection. "科学家观察到细菌的基因物质发生了基因重组，很可能是因为病毒感染引起的。biologymedicinevirusorganismbiochemistrymicroorganismscienceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share把位，换把。 In violin-playing, any position of the left hand except that nearest the nut."To play the high notes, the violinist needed to use a higher shift. "要演奏高音，小提琴家需要使用更高的把位。musicpositiontechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share转移，移动，转变 (sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute."The family shifted their vacation plans from the beach to the mountains. "这家人把他们的度假计划从海边转移到了山里。positionactionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share改变，转移。 To change in form or character; swap."The family shifted their vacation plans to July because of the early summer heat. "因为初夏的酷热，这家人把他们的度假计划改到了七月。actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share转移，移动. To change position."His political stance shifted daily."他的政治立场每天都在变动。positionactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share搬迁，迁移 To change residence; to leave and live elsewhere."We are shifting to America next month."我们下个月要搬到美国去住了。propertyfamilyplaceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share换，更换 (Huàn, Gēnghuàn). To change (clothes, especially underwear)."Before the party, Sarah shifted into a new pair of jeans. "派对前，莎拉换了一条新牛仔裤。wearbodyappearanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share换衣服，更衣。 To change (someone's) clothes; sometimes specifically, to change underwear."Before the school play, Sarah shifted into her costume. "学校戏剧演出前，萨拉换上了戏服。wearbodyappearanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share换挡，变速。 To change gears (in a car)."I crested the hill and shifted into fifth."我冲上山顶，然后换挡换到了五档。vehicletechnicalmachineactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share换挡，切换。 (typewriters) To move the keys of a typewriter over in order to type capital letters and special characters."To type the word "HELLO," she had to shift the keys to get to the capital letters. "要打出“HELLO”这个词，她必须换挡来输入大写字母。technologywritingmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share大写锁定，换挡。 (computer keyboards) To switch to a character entry mode for capital letters and special characters."To type a message, I need to shift to capital letters to write the recipient's name. "要输入信息，我需要按住换挡键才能用大写字母写收件人的名字。computingtechnologymachineelectronicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share移位 To manipulate a binary number by moving all of its digits left or right; compare rotate."Shifting 1001 to the left yields 10010; shifting it right yields 100."将二进制数1001向左移位得到10010；向右移位得到100。computingelectronicstechnologytechnicalmathessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share移除，弹出 To remove the first value from an array."The teacher shifted the list of student names, removing the first student's name to indicate they were no longer in the class. "老师把学生名单做了移除操作，弹出了第一个学生的名字，表示他/她已经不在班级里了。computingtechnicalfunctionlistessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share处理掉，转移。 To dispose of."How can I shift a grass stain?"我该怎么处理掉这块草渍？businesseconomyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share赶快，赶紧，匆忙。 To hurry."If you shift, you might make the 2:19."你赶快一点，或许能赶上两点十九分的车。actionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抚摸性器官，爱抚性部位 To engage in sexual petting."The couple shifted in the back row of the auditorium during the boring lecture. "讲座太无聊了，这对情侣在礼堂后排互相爱抚着性部位。sexactionbodyhumanessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share设法， 谋划 To resort to expedients for accomplishing a purpose; to contrive; to manage."To finish the project on time, the team had to shift their focus and use different methods. "为了按时完成项目，团队不得不设法改变工作重点并采用不同的方法。actionwayplanessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share拐弯抹角，闪烁其词 To practice indirect or evasive methods."To avoid conflict with his brother, he shifted his argument, focusing on the need for compromise instead of blame. "为了避免和兄弟发生冲突，他拐弯抹角地改变了自己的论点，不再专注于指责，而是强调需要妥协。actionwaycommunicationessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share换把, 移位 In violin-playing, to move the left hand from its original position next to the nut."To play the high notes, the violinist had to shift her left hand further up the neck of the violin. "为了演奏高音，小提琴手必须把左手换把，向琴颈上方移动。musictechnicalactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
