gain ground
1．go forward ；move ahead向前 ；占领阵地
The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground．战士们奋力作战，开始占领了阵地。
The rumour is so silly， I don't see how it can gain much ground． 这谣言大荒唐，我相信它不会有市场。
2．become stronger； make progress； improve变强壮；取得进展；好转
The sick man gained ground after being near death．这位病人差点死去，现在病情又好转了。
Under Lincoln， the Republican party gained ground．在林肯的领导下，共和党大有进展。