定义
to shift: 移动,变化,换位置
To shift 描述一种横向运动。
He shifted the backpack from his right shoulder to his left. 他把背包从右肩移动到了左肩。
We have shifted our focus from teenagers to senior citizens.
a shift 移动,转换,取代
a (work) shift: 时期,期间(工作)
On Mondays, my shift at the factory begins at 7:30, and ends at 5:00 pm. 周一,我早晨7::3上班,下午5:00下班。
the night shift 夜班
Pronunciation examples
UK: After a brief introduction, the focus shifted to the issue of the day.
US: I'm working the late shift tonight.
- "I will meet you Thursday evening at the factory, at 6:00 PM. Do not worry about bothering the employees, they are used to working irregular hours and shifts."
- "Bjorn : Last week, the balance of power in the Swedish Parliament shifted from the left to the right."
- ""The shift to a new logo symbolizes the strategic transformation under way at Delavigne Corp."
- "Good luck with the rest of your shift, sucker!"
- "I will meet you Thursday evening at the factory, at 6.00 PM. Don't worry about bothering the employees, they are used to working irregular hours and shifts."
- "While the print media has indeed been critical of your company recently, we propose focusing on Delavigne's Internet presence to shift the narrative from tabloid gossip to the high quality profiles and experience of your staff."