1. go forward ;move ahead向前 ;佔領陣地
The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground. 戰士們奮力作戰,開始佔領了陣地。
The rumour is so silly, I don't see how it can gain much ground. 這謠言大荒唐,我相信它不會有市場。
2. become stronger; make progress; improve變強壯;取得進展;好轉
The sick man gained ground after being near death. 這位病人差點死去,現在病情又好轉了。
Under Lincoln, the Republican party gained ground. 在林肯的領導下,共和黨大有進展。