accumulation
The process of gradually gathering or increasing something over a period of time. It can also refer to the total amount or mass of something that has been collected.
例文
3 / 5I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'cumulus' clouds. Just as water vapor accumulates to form a big, heaped-up cumulus cloud, an accumulation is a heap or buildup of something.
クイックテスト
The ______ of snow on the mountain pass made it impossible for vehicles to cross.
正解！
正解は： accumulation
例文
I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
everydayI noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
formalThe steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
informalWith all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
The study focuses on the accumulation of microplastics in marine organisms across the Pacific Ocean.
academicThe study focuses on the accumulation of microplastics in marine organisms across the Pacific Ocean.
Our primary objective this quarter is the accumulation of market share in the emerging Asian markets.
businessOur primary objective this quarter is the accumulation of market share in the emerging Asian markets.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
accumulation of debt
accumulation of debt
accumulation of evidence
accumulation of evidence
accumulation of knowledge
accumulation of knowledge
よく混同される語
A collection is usually a deliberate, organized set of items, while an accumulation is often a passive or accidental buildup over time.
Aggregation refers to the sum of parts brought together into a whole, whereas accumulation emphasizes the process of growing larger over time.
使い方のコツ
Accumulation is commonly used to describe the buildup of both physical objects (like snow or junk) and abstract concepts (like wealth, power, or evidence). It often implies a slow, continuous process.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'for' instead of 'of' after the word; remember it is always an 'accumulation of' something.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'cumulus' clouds. Just as water vapor accumulates to form a big, heaped-up cumulus cloud, an accumulation is a heap or buildup of something.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'accumulatio', from 'ad-' (to) + 'cumulare' (to heap up).
文法パターン
クイックテスト
The ______ of snow on the mountain pass made it impossible for vehicles to cross.
正解！
正解は： accumulation
関連語彙
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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