low gear

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
    — Near-synonyms: creeper gear, granny gear, first gear (low gear is first gear unless the transmission at hand has a granny gear)
  2. One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
    — A low gear is appropriate when climbing a steep hill.
  3. A state of sluggish or minimal activity. figuratively
    — The campaign remained in low gear until sufficient funding was finally received.

词形变化

low gears plural
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