C1 [ I or T ] to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly(尤指略微地)移动;改变;转移
C1 [ I ] (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change改变(主意,立场等)
[ T ] mainly US UK usually change to move the gears of a vehicle into different positions in order to make it go faster or slower换(挡)
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He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other.
She shifted restlessly in her chair.
She was shifting around in her seat.
Fiona shifted around, looking embarrassed.
He shifted his gaze back to her eyes.
[ T ] UK informal to get rid of something unwanted, or to sell something摆脱;去除;卖掉
B2 [ C, + sing/pl verb ] a group of workers who do a job for a period of time during the day or night, or the period of time itself轮班职工;班;轮班
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I worked the last hour of my shift on autopilot.
His shift starts at seven o'clock.
She's just finished a 13-hour shift at the hospital.
Studies revealed that doctors were routinely working 15-hours shifts.
As her shift finishes, mine begins.
C1 [ C ] a change in position or direction移动;改变;变向
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The last few years have seen a shift in opinion on the issue.
The 1990s saw a shift to democratic government in eastern Europe.
Rarely has there been such a dramatic shift in American policy and tone.
Opinion polls show a dramatic shift in attitude towards the environment.
Recent years have witnessed a shift away from fatty foods.
[ C ] a simple dress that hangs straight from the shoulders直筒连衣裙
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