单词 | accumulate |
释义 | accumulate accumulate /əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/ verb ↑Verb Endings for accumulate C2 [T] to collect a large number of things over a long period of time: » As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.» The company said the debt was accumulated during its acquisition of nine individual businesses.» We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years.Thesaurus+: ↑Collecting and amassingC2 [I] to gradually increase in number or amount: » A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.» If you don't sort out the papers on your desk on a regular basis, they just keep on accumulating.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifying• • • Extra Examples:» It can be dangerous to let too much soot accumulate inside a chimney.» During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth.» After a long career in the antiques trade, Harry had accumulated many rare treasures.» During our six years in this house, we seem to have accumulated an awful lot of junk.» Why don't you just do a little ironing every now and then, instead of letting it accumulate? |
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