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amass verb
⇨ collectcollect verb collect ♦︎ gather ♦︎ accumulate ♦︎ rack up sth ♦︎ run sth up ♦︎ amass ♦︎ accrueThese words all mean to get more of sth over a period of time, or to increase in quantity over a period of time. 这些词均表示收集、积累。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to collect / gather / accumulate / amass data / evidence / information◆to accumulate / rack up / run up / amass / accrue debts◆to accumulate / rack up / run up / accrue losses◆to accumulate / rack up profit◆to accumulate / amass a fortune◆to accumulate / accrue interest◆debts accumulate / accrue◆dirt / dust / debris collects / accumulates◆to gradually / slowly / steadily collect / gather / accumulate (sth)■ collect [transitive, intransitive] to bring things or information together from different people or places; to gradually increase in amount in a place 收集；采集；积聚；积累◆We've been collecting data from various sources.我们一直从不同来源收集数据。◆Samples were collected from over 200 patients.样本是从200多个病人那里采集得来的。◆We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to).我们似乎无意中积存了大量盒子。◆Dirt had collected in the corners of the room.房间的角落里积满了灰尘。ⓘ People sometimes collect things of a particular type as a hobby. * collect可指作为爱好而收藏◆to collect stamps / postcards / fossils集邮；收集明信片；收藏化石 ■ gather [transitive] to bring things together that have been spread around; to collect information from different sources 收拢，归拢（分散的东西）；搜集，收集（情报）◆I waited while he gathered up his papers.他整理文件时我在一旁等待。◆She gathered her things together and got to her feet.她把她的东西归拢在一起，站了起来。◆Detectives have spent months gathering evidence.侦探花了数月时间搜集证据。NOTE 辨析 Collect or gather?Both collect and gather can be used in the same way to talk about bringing together data, information or evidence. When talking about things, gather is used with words like things, belongings or papers when the things are spread around within a short distance. Collect is used to talk about getting examples of sth from different people or places that are physically separated. * collect和gather均可指收集数据、信息或证据。表示收集物品时，gather可以和things、belongings或papers等搭配，表示归拢分散在不远处的东西。collect可指从较为分散的人或地方采集样本。■ accumulate / /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/ / [transitive, intransitive] (rather formal) to gradually get more and more of sth over a period of time; to gradually increase in number or amount over a period of time 积累；积聚；（数量或数额）逐渐增加◆I seem to have accumulated a lot of books.我好像已经积了很多书。◆By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune.她投资精明，积累了一笔财富。◆Debts began to accumulate.债务开始增加。◆Dust and dirt soon accumulate if a house is not cleaned regularly.如果房间没有定期打扫，很快就会积尘。▸ accumulation noun [uncountable, countable] ◆the accumulation of wealth财富的积累◆an accumulation of toxic chemicals有毒化学物质的积聚NOTE 辨析 Collect or accumulate?Dust and dirt or some other material can collect or accumulate in a place if it gradually increases in amount over a period of time. Collect is used especially when a small amount of dust or dirt gets stuck in places that are hard to clean. * collect或accumulate均可指尘垢或其他物质在一段时间内逐渐累积。collect尤指少量尘埃或污垢积于某处，难以清除◆Food debris collects in holes in the teeth.食物残渣在齿洞里积聚。 Accumulate is used especially about a larger amount of material that increases very gradually over a very long period of time. * accumulate尤指大量物质在很长的时期逐渐累积◆The sediment accumulates over millions of years.沉积物历经几百万年逐渐沉积。 ■ ˌrack ˈup sth phrasal verb (rather informal, business 商业 or journalism 新闻) to collect sth, such as profits or losses in a business, or points in a competition 累积，聚集（利润、亏损等）；累计取得（得分）◆The company racked up $200 million in losses in two years.该公司两年内损失累计达2亿元。◆In ten years of boxing he racked up a record 176 wins.在十年的拳击生涯中，他累计获胜176次，创下纪录。■ ˌrun sth ˈup phrasal verb (running, ran, ran) (rather informal) to allow a bill, debt or loss to reach a large total 积欠（账款、债务或亏损）；累积◆She had run up a huge phone bill during the course of the relationship.在那段交往中，她积下了数额庞大的电话费。ⓘ Run up is nearly always used with bill, debt or loss. * run up几乎总是与bill、debt或loss连用。■ amass / /əˈmæs/ / [transitive] (especially written) to collect sth in large amounts, especially money, debts or information （大量）积累，积聚（尤指金钱、债务或信息）◆He amassed a fortune from silver mining.他靠开采银矿积累了一大笔财富。◆They amassed enough evidence to convict her.他们搜集了足够证据给她定罪。■ accrue / /əˈkruː/ / [transitive] (formal) to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time 积累（金钱或债务）◆The money was placed in a special account to accrue interest.那笔钱放在一个专门账户下生息。◆The firm had accrued debts of over $6m.该公司已积欠了600多万元的债务。 |