shifting

• 不断变化或移动的；以不稳定或易变为特征的。

Constantly moving or being moved; characterized by instability or frequent change.

1. Physically movingB2formal

   Describing a substance or object that moves or changes position regularly, such as sand, light, or ground.

   移动的

   • The ___ dunes made navigation treacherous.
   • He watched the ___ patterns of the clouds.
   • The bridge was damaged by ___ soil underneath.
   • ___ shadows made it hard to take a clear photo.
   • They stood on the ___ pebbles by the shore.

   同义词changingdriftingmovingunstable

2. Changeable or unstable in characterB2formal

   Characterized by frequent alteration in condition, opinion, loyalty, or mood.

   变化无常的性格

   • Public sentiment is a notoriously ___ force.
   • The company's ___ strategy confused its clients.
   • Her ___ loyalties made her an untrustworthy ally.
   • The political landscape is highly ___ these days.
   • He struggled to adapt to the ___ demands of the role.

   同义词capriciouschangeableerraticficklefluctuatinginconstantmercurialunstablevariablevolatilewavering

   反义词constantfixedimmutablesettledstablesteadyunchanging

• 名词，指移动、转移或改变的动作或过程，可涉及位置、方向、情况或时间段的变化。

A noun referring to the act or process of moving from one place, position, or situation to another.

不可数

1. Movement or relocationB2formal

   The act of moving from one place, position, or situation to another.

   移动

   • The shifting of the furniture took several hours.
   • The shifting of tectonic plates causes earthquakes.
   • The shifting of the population to urban areas is a global trend.

   同义词changedisplacementmovemovementrelocationshifttransfertransition

• 动词，表示移动或改变位置、方向或焦点的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or changing position, direction, or focus.

1. Move or change positionA2formal

   To move or change from one position, place, or direction to another.

   移动

   • She shifted the box to the other side of the room.
   • The wind shifted direction suddenly.
   • He shifted his weight from one foot to the other.

   同义词adjustalterbudgechangedisplacemoverelocatestirswitchtransfer

2. Change focus or attentionB1formal

   To change the focus, emphasis, or direction of something, such as attention or policy.

   改变关注点

   • The company shifted its focus to online sales.
   • She shifted her attention to the new project.
   • The government shifted its policy on environmental issues.

   同义词alterdivertmoveredirectreorientswitchtransferturn

   反义词concentratefixfocus

3. Transfer responsibilityB2informal

   To transfer or pass responsibility, blame, or a task to someone else.

   推卸

   • He tried to shift the blame onto his colleague.
   • They shifted the workload to the new team member.
   • Don't shift your responsibilities onto others.

   同义词assigndelegatefoistoffloadpalm offpass onshunttransfer

   反义词acceptassumebearownshoulder