A specific work period for a group of workers.
I've just finished an eight-hour shift.
我剛完成了一個八小時的輪班。
The group of workers working at a particular time.
The night shift has just come off duty.
夜班剛剛下班。
A change in opinion, mood, or direction.
Over the last ten years there has been a fundamental shift in the way we do business.
在過去的十年裡,我們做生意的方式發生了根本性的變化。
The mechanism on a keyboard that allows for typing uppercase letters or special characters.
A simple, straight-cut dress.
A piece of women's underwear from the past.
To move something or oneself to another place.
The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London.
小說的情節從巴黎轉移到了倫敦。
To move quickly or with difficulty.
To change from one state or position to another.
I felt the advantage had suddenly shifted away from us.
我覺得優勢突然從我們這邊轉移開了。
To change one's opinion or the focus of something.
We need to shift the focus of this debate.
我們需要轉移這場辯論的焦點。
To pass the responsibility or blame to someone else.
He tried to shift the blame for his mistakes onto his colleagues.
他試圖將自己的錯誤責任推卸給他的同事。
To remove a stain or dirt.
a detergent that shifts even the most stubborn stains
一種連最頑固的汙漬都能去除的清潔劑。
To sell, especially items that are not selling well.
They cut prices drastically to try and shift stock.
他們大幅削減價格,以嘗試清理庫存。
To change gears in a vehicle.
to shift into second gear
換到二檔。