1. But until recently, the academic edge gained by participating in sports was thought to come from the increased self-confidence, the better mood, and the ability to concentrate that comes from burning off steam in exercise.
    但直到最近，人们还认为因参加体育运动而获得的学业优势来自于增强的自信、更好的心态，以及由运动时消耗体力所带来的集中注意力的能力。

2. They finally gained the shore.
    他们终于到达了岸边。

3. The new project gained publicity through papers.
    这项新工程通过报纸得到广泛宣传。

4. The tree was planted near the church fifty years ago, but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation.
    该树是50年前栽在教堂附近的，但只是近几年才得到了一个坏名声。

5. Nan later remarked that the fame she gained from American Gothic saved her from a very boring life.
    南后来说道，《美国哥特式》带给她的名誉使她摆脱了一种非常乏味的生活。

6. He fought bravely in many battles and gained their respect.
    在多次战役中他英勇作战, 从而赢得了大家的尊敬.

7. He gained a couple of pounds, but by then he was so slim that no one noticed.
    戒烟后他的体重增加了几磅，但当时他太瘦了，所以没人注意到这一点。

8. During that time she so gained my aunt´s confidence, that she was put in charge of the domestic staff.
    在此期间，她赢得了姑母的赏识，甚至当上了大管家。

9. During a later war in 1812, Wilson gained a position inspecting meat for US Army forces, working with a man who had signed a contract with the government to provide meat to the army.
    此后在1812年的战争中，威尔逊获得了一个职位，为美国军队检验肉食。他的合伙人和美国政府签定了一份合同，给军队提供肉食。

10. And beyond that, you've gained something — a little more knowledge and a lot more understanding.
    你已经理解到了你原本讨厌的按部就班的生活的价值, 理解到了你原本视为理所当然的职业的重要性,

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