accretion
US /əˈkriː.ʃən/
UK /əˈkriː.ʃən/
名詞
1.
積聚, 增長, 堆積
the process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter
範例:
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The island was formed by the accretion of volcanic ash.
該島是由火山灰的堆積形成的。
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The accretion of wealth over generations.
財富的世代積累。
2.
堆積物, 增補, 形成物
a thing formed or added by gradual growth or increase
範例:
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The coral reef is a natural accretion.
珊瑚礁是一種天然的堆積物。
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These new features are welcome accretions to the software.
這些新功能是軟體受歡迎的增補。
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