pile up

US /paɪl ʌp/
UK /paɪl ʌp/
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1.

堆积, 积压

to accumulate or increase in quantity, especially to an unmanageable degree

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The dirty dishes started to pile up in the sink.
脏盘子开始在水槽里堆积起来。
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Work tends to pile up when you're on vacation.
度假时工作往往会堆积如山。
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accumulateamasscollectgatherhoard
2.

撞车, 堆积

to crash or collide, especially involving several vehicles

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Several cars piled up on the icy road.
几辆车在结冰的路上撞成一团。
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The accident caused traffic to pile up for miles.
事故导致交通堵塞数英里。
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crashcollidesmashwreck
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