新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

accumulate

英  [əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • accumulates , accumulating , accumulated

    1[I 不及物动词] 积聚

    When you accumulate things or when they accumulate, they collect or are gathered over a period of time.

    近义词

    build up , gather , amass

    双语例句

    例:

    Lead can accumulate in the body until toxic levels are reached.

    铅可以在体内积聚直至造成铅中毒。

    例:

    Households accumulate wealth across a broad spectrum of assets.

    家庭以各种各样的资产形式积累财富。