gait
/ɡeɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡeɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgāt/ (ame, mw)
gait — 名詞
- gaitsingular
- gaitsplural
1. the style or pattern of a person's footsteps, often reflecting their feelings, s
步態；步伐
人行走的特定方式
the style or pattern of a person's footsteps, often reflecting their feelings, state of health, or character
The old man's slow, shuffling gait made it clear that his knees were troubling him.
那位老人緩慢拖曳的步伐清楚顯示他的膝蓋很不舒服。
adjective + gait: slow, shuffling gait
Santiago walked with the confident gait of someone who knew exactly where he was going.
Santiago 以自信的步伐走著，像個很清楚自己要去哪裡的人。
Linnea recognised her brother by his long, relaxed gait even from across the park.
Linnea 即使在公園的另一頭，也能從哥哥那從容的長步伐認出他來。
After the accident, Amir developed an uneven gait that required him to use a walking stick.
車禍之後，Amir 的步態變得不太平穩，需要使用枴杖。
文法句型
someone's gait
with a ... gait
用法筆記
Often modified by an adjective (slow, confident, steady, uneven) or a possessive (his gait, her gait). Frequently used in medical contexts to describe walking abnormalities.
常見錯誤
2. the distinctive sequence of foot placements made by a horse, dog, or other four-
步法
馬等動物的移動節奏
the distinctive sequence of foot placements made by a horse, dog, or other four-legged creature when it moves at different speeds
The riding instructor taught Satoshi how to ask his horse to change from a walk to a trot.
騎術教練教 Satoshi 如何讓他的馬從慢步轉為快步。
change from [gait] to [gait]
At the dog show, the judge watched each animal's gait carefully to check its movement.
狗狗比賽中，裁判仔細觀察每隻動物的步法，以評估其移動方式。
Hana's pony moved with a smooth, comfortable gait that made the ride feel effortless.
Hana 的小馬以平穩舒適的步法前進，騎起來幾乎毫不費力。
The horse broke into a canter, and Omar adjusted his position to match the new gait.
那匹馬突然改為慢跑，Omar 隨即調整姿勢以配合新的步法。
文法句型
in a ... gait
change gait
用法筆記
Subject is usually a horse, dog, or other four-legged animal. The four standard horse gaits are walk, trot, canter, and gallop. Also used in dog breeding and showing contexts.
常見錯誤
3. the distinctive rhythm, flow, or stylistic character of a piece of writing, musi
韻律；節奏
文學或音樂作品的風格韻律
the distinctive rhythm, flow, or stylistic character of a piece of writing, music, or other creative work — for example, the gait of a poem describes how its metre and phrasing shape the reader's experience
The poem's slow, meditative gait perfectly matched the speaker's wistful mood.
那首詩緩慢而沉思的韻律完美呼應了說話者感傷的心情。
the gait of a poem (rhythm/metre)
Theo admired the novel for the graceful gait of its prose, which shifted smoothly between humour and grief.
Theo 欣賞這部小說的散文具有流暢的韻律，在幽默與悲傷之間自然流轉。
the gait of prose (stylistic character)
There was a musical gait to the way she told the story, with pauses that made each moment count.
她說故事的方式有一種音樂般的韻律，停頓的節奏讓每一刻都意味深長。
The ceremony moved with the slow, deliberate gait of centuries-old tradition.
這場儀式帶著數百年傳統那種緩慢而慎重的節奏進行。
文法句型
the gait of [a poem/story/melody]
a ... gait
用法筆記
A literary extension of the physical meaning. Used to describe the pacing, rhythm, or stylistic character of creative works (poems, prose, music, performances). Not used in business or progress contexts — for that, use 'pace'.
常見錯誤
gait — 動詞
- gaitpresent simple I / you / we / they
- gaits3rd person singular
- gaiting-ing form
- gaitedpast simple
1. to teach a riding animal or show dog to adopt a specific sequence of foot placem
訓練步法
訓練動物特定移動模式
to teach a riding animal or show dog to adopt a specific sequence of foot placements when moving
The trainer spent six months gaiting the young horse so it would canter smoothly in shows.
馴馬師花了六個月的時間訓練那匹年輕馬匹，讓牠能在比賽中流暢地慢跑。
Their hunting dogs were carefully gaited to work silently through the thick forest underbrush.
他們的獵犬受過嚴格的步法訓練，可以在濃密的森林灌木叢中安靜地移動。
passive: be gaited to + infinitive
Santiago learned how to gait a show horse from his grandfather, who had trained animals for forty years.
Santiago 從他的祖父那裡學會了如何訓練馬匹的步法，他的祖父已經訓練動物四十年了。
文法句型
gait a horse/dog
be gaited to + infinitive
用法筆記
A technical term in animal training. Not used in everyday conversation about pet dogs or casual horse riding.
2. to guide a competition dog before an official so that its posture and style of w
展示步態
牽狗比賽展示行走姿態
to guide a competition dog before an official so that its posture and style of walking can be assessed
Amir gaited his Afghan hound gracefully around the ring while the judge took notes on its movement.
Amir 帶著他的阿富汗獵犬優雅地在比賽場地中展示步態，同時裁判在一旁記錄牠的動作。
gait [dog] around the ring
In competitions, each handler must gait their dog in a straight line so the judge can see the animal's legs clearly.
在比賽中，每一位參賽者必須讓他們的狗以直線前進，以便裁判清楚觀察狗兒的腿部動作。
Theo watched the experienced handler gait the golden retriever with such skill that the dog looked almost weightless.
Theo 看著那位經驗豐富的參賽者展示黃金獵犬的步法，技巧之純熟讓那隻狗看起來幾乎輕如無物。
文法句型
gait a dog
gait a dog before the judge
用法筆記
Extremely specialised — only used in the context of competitive dog shows. Most English speakers never encounter this verb in daily life.
3. to walk in a particular manner or style, especially one that is distinctive or n
特定步態
以某種特別方式行走（文學用語）
to walk in a particular manner or style, especially one that is distinctive or noticeable
In the old tale, the mysterious knight gaited slowly into the hall, his armour gleaming in the torchlight.
在那個古老的故事中，神祕的騎士以沉重的步態緩緩走進大廳，盔甲在火炬光中閃閃發亮。
gaited + adverb direction (literary use)
The archbishop gaited solemnly toward the altar, his robes sweeping the stone steps behind him.
大主教以莊嚴的步態走向祭壇，他的長袍在石階上拖曳而過。
The old farmer gaited through the tall grass with the knowing ease of a farmer who had walked that field a thousand times.
老農夫以走過那片田地千百次的熟悉步態，從容地穿過高高的草叢。
文法句型
gait + adverb phrase
用法筆記
This intransitive verb sense is extremely rare — the noun 'gait' is used thousands of times more frequently. It is confined to literary, archaic, or highly descriptive writing. Learners should avoid using 'gait' as a verb in speech or ordinary writing. The transitive verb senses (training animals or showing dogs) are the only verb uses that appear in modern English with any regularity.