B2 adjective 中性

accumulation

/əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

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.

例句

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I 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.

2

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.

3

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.

词族

名词
accumulation
Verb
accumulate
副词
accumulatively
形容词
accumulative
相关
accumulator
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记忆技巧

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.

快速测验

The ______ of snow on the mountain pass made it impossible for vehicles to cross.

正确!

正确答案是: accumulation

例句

1

I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.

everyday

I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.

2

The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.

formal

The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.

3

With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.

informal

With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.

4

The study focuses on the accumulation of microplastics in marine organisms across the Pacific Ocean.

academic

The study focuses on the accumulation of microplastics in marine organisms across the Pacific Ocean.

5

Our primary objective this quarter is the accumulation of market share in the emerging Asian markets.

business

Our primary objective this quarter is the accumulation of market share in the emerging Asian markets.

词族

名词
accumulation
Verb
accumulate
副词
accumulatively
形容词
accumulative
相关
accumulator

常见搭配

capital accumulation capital accumulation
snow accumulation snow accumulation
wealth accumulation wealth accumulation
gradual accumulation gradual accumulation
massive accumulation massive accumulation

常用短语

accumulation of debt

accumulation of debt

accumulation of evidence

accumulation of evidence

accumulation of knowledge

accumulation of knowledge

容易混淆的词

accumulation vs collection

A collection is usually a deliberate, organized set of items, while an accumulation is often a passive or accidental buildup over time.

accumulation vs aggregation

Aggregation refers to the sum of parts brought together into a whole, whereas accumulation emphasizes the process of growing larger over time.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'for' instead of 'of' after the word; remember it is always an 'accumulation of' something.

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记忆技巧

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.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'accumulatio', from 'ad-' (to) + 'cumulare' (to heap up).

语法模式

Used as a countable or uncountable noun. Usually followed by the preposition 'of'. Often modified by adjectives like 'gradual', 'massive', or 'steady'.

快速测验

The ______ of snow on the mountain pass made it impossible for vehicles to cross.

正确!

正确答案是: accumulation

相关词

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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.

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