accretion
US /əˈkriː.ʃən/
UK /əˈkriː.ʃən/
名词
1.
积聚, 增长, 堆积
the process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter
示例:
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The island was formed by the accretion of volcanic ash.
该岛是由火山灰的堆积形成的。
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The accretion of wealth over generations.
财富的世代积累。
2.
堆积物, 增补, 形成物
a thing formed or added by gradual growth or increase
示例:
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The coral reef is a natural accretion.
珊瑚礁是一种天然的堆积物。
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These new features are welcome accretions to the software.
这些新功能是软件受欢迎的增补。
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