gearBrE /gɪə(r)/ NAmE /gɪr/► SEE ALLget into gearget sth into gear(slip/be thrown) out of gearget your ass in gear ●get into ˈgear●get sth into ˈgearstart working, or start sth working, in an efficient way(使)开始(有效地)工作;(使)运转◆Sorry, I can’t seem to get my brain into gear this morning. 对不起,我今天早上好像脑子转不起来。●(slip/be thrown) out of ˈgear (of emotions or situations情绪或局面) (become) out of control不啮合;失去控制◆She said nothing when he arrived in case her temper slipped out of gear. 他到达时她什么也没说,以免自己控制不住发起脾气来。●get your ˈass in gear ( move your ˈass) (⚠, slang, especially NAmE) a rude way of telling sb to hurry赶紧;别磨磨蹭蹭的