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accumulate

UK //əˈkjuːmjəleɪt//US //əˈkjumjəˌleɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'accumulare',由 ad-(朝向)和 cumulare(堆积)组成,16世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 逐渐收集或增加某物,通常指数量随时间不断增多,可以是具体物品或抽象事物。

“Dust tends to accumulate in corners if not cleaned regularly.”

(如果不定期打扫,灰尘容易在角落堆积。)

“She has accumulated a large collection of rare stamps over the years.”

(多年来她积累了大量的稀有邮票。)

同义词:gather, amass, collect, hoard, build up

常见短语

accumulate over time — 描述事物随着时间推移逐渐增多或增长的过程,常用于自然现象或长期趋势。

“Small daily savings can accumulate over time into a substantial amount.”

(每日的小额储蓄会随时间累积成可观数目。)