gather steam

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

くだけた表現 自動詞

(intransitive, informal) To increase in strength, popularity, or energy.

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After the new marketing campaign, interest in the product began to gather steam among younger customers.

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意味（1）

(intransitive, informal) To increase in strength, popularity, or energy.

He went on, “Like the term ‘Latinx,’ ‘queer’ was started by some humanities professor and slowly gathered steam. Then well-meaning radio producers and magazine editors thought, ‘Well, I guess that’s what they want to be called now!’ But I don’t remember any vote being taken.”

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gathers steam （ present singular third-person ）

gathering steam （ participle present ）

gathered steam （ participle past ）

gathered steam （ past ）