agglomeration
US /əˌɡlɑː.məˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌɡlɒm.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
聚集, 堆積, 團塊
a mass or collection of things; an assemblage
範例:
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The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures.
這座城市是多元文化的聚集地。
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We observed an agglomeration of stars in the distant galaxy.
我們觀察到遙遠星系中的星體聚集。
2.
a densely populated urban area, typically formed by the growth and merging of several towns or cities
範例:
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The Tokyo agglomeration is one of the largest in the world.
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Urban planners study the growth of agglomerations to manage infrastructure.