1.gather up 收集；拾起

We gather up from various sources a great amount of firsthand data.
我们从各种来源收集了大量第一手资料。

Gather up your muscles and jump.
收紧肌肉,然后起跳。

2.scrabble for v.争夺，挣扎

This territorial reformation never degenerated into a scrabble for land.
这个土地改革从未沦为土地的抢夺。

Researchers scrabble for funds, and students complain of large classes and reduced teaching time.
研究人员需要钱, 学生抱怨大班上课和课时缩减也需要钱来摆平。