指逐漸增加、聚集或堆積的過程或結果。
數量增加
EN: the process of gradually increasing in amount or number over time
翻譯: 指數量或數目隨著時間逐漸增加的過程。
物質堆積
EN: a mass or collection of something that has been gathered or piled up
翻譯: 指被收集或堆積起來的物質或東西。
資本累積
EN: the continuous growth of capital or wealth through reinvestment
翻譯: 指透過再投資使資本或財富持續增長。
逐漸形成
EN: the gradual acquisition or development of something, such as knowledge or experience
翻譯: 指知識、經驗等事物逐漸獲得或形成的過程。
小提醒：注意與近義詞 'collection' 的區別：'accumulation' 強調『逐漸、一點一滴增加』的過程；而 'collection' 更側重『有意識地收集或一套收藏品』。
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“But what I've come to learn is that the world is never saved in grand messianic gestures, but in the simple accumulation of gentle, soft, almost invisible acts of compassion, everyday acts of compassion.”
1. the process of gradually collecting or increasing an amount of something over time
逐漸收集或增加某物數量的過程
The accumulation of dust on the shelves was noticeable after a month.
一個月後，架子上灰塵的積累顯而易見。
His wealth was the result of a steady accumulation of investments over decades.
他的財富是幾十年來投資穩定累積的結果。
2. a mass or quantity of something that has been collected or gathered together
收集或聚集在一起的大量某物
There was a large accumulation of snow blocking the mountain pass.
有大量的積雪阻塞了山口。
The attic contained an odd accumulation of old furniture and memorabilia.
閣樓裡堆積著一堆奇怪的舊家具和紀念品。
3. the continuous growth of capital through reinvestment of profits or interest
透過利潤或利息的再投資實現資本的持續增長
The power of compound interest lies in the rapid accumulation of wealth over time.
複利的威力在於財富隨時間的快速累積。
Capital accumulation is a key goal for many long-term investors.
資本積累是許多長期投資者的關鍵目標。
4. the gradual gathering of substances in a body or system, often causing problems
物質在身體或系統中的逐漸聚集，常導致問題
The accumulation of plaque in arteries can lead to heart disease.
動脈中斑塊的積聚可能導致心臟病。
Doctors warned about the toxic accumulation of the medication in her liver.
醫生警告藥物在她的肝臟中有毒性積累。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| accumulation + of + noun | ...的累積 | The accumulation of dust on the shelves was noticeable. (架子上的灰塵累積很明顯。) |
| lead to + the accumulation + of + noun | 導致...的累積 | Poor drainage can lead to the accumulation of stagnant water. (排水不良會導致積水。) |
| the gradual accumulation + of + noun | ...的逐漸累積 | The gradual accumulation of wealth requires discipline. (財富的逐漸累積需要紀律。) |
| an accumulation + over time | 隨著時間的累積 | This is an accumulation of knowledge over time. (這是隨著時間累積的知識。) |
| prevent + the accumulation + of + noun | 防止...的累積 | Regular cleaning prevents the accumulation of clutter. (定期清掃能防止雜物的累積。) |
EN:There was a rapid accumulation in the sediment layer.
翻譯:沉積層中有快速的堆積。
一般情況下，描述累積的對象用 of，指明累積的位置則用 in。
accumulation vs collection
「accumulation」強調隨時間逐漸增加、堆積的過程或結果，常帶有被動或自然形成的意味；「collection」則強調有目的、有系統地收集或聚集，通常是人為主動的行為。
accumulation vs aggregation
「accumulation」側重於逐漸增加、累積的過程或狀態；「aggregation」則強調將分散的部分或個體匯聚成一個整體，常用於數據、統計或生物群體。
accumulation vs amassment
兩者都指大量聚集，但「accumulation」較為通用，可指自然或無意的堆積；「amassment」則通常指刻意、積極地大量積聚財富、資源等，帶有更強的目的性。
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人觀點時，常用來指稱某種逐漸形成的看法或共識。 EN: There's a growing accumulation of opinion that we need to change our strategy. 翻譯: 有一種逐漸累積的意見認為，我們需要改變策略。
EN:I've noticed an accumulation of feedback suggesting the interface isn't user-friendly.
翻譯:我注意到有累積起來的回饋指出，這個介面對使用者不夠友善。
用來強調數量龐大或過程漫長，常與表示時間或數量的詞語連用，帶有「一點一滴累積起來」的語感。 EN: After years of accumulation, the data finally revealed a clear pattern. 翻譯: 經過多年的累積，這些數據終於顯示出一個清晰的模式。
EN:The sheer accumulation of small mistakes led to the project's failure.
翻譯:就是這一大堆小錯誤的累積，導致了專案的失敗。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可作為短暫的停頓填充詞，引出後續的列舉或總結。 EN: Well, it's the accumulation of... you know, stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet. 翻譯: 嗯，這其實是…你知道的，壓力、睡眠不足和飲食不良的累積。
EN:So the problem is really an accumulation of factors—time, cost, and manpower.
翻譯:所以這個問題其實是多種因素的累積——時間、成本和人力。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免將 "accumulation" 用於口語填充或過於模糊的指代。建議使用更精確的術語，如 "aggregation"、"aggregate"、"cumulative effect" 或 "buildup"，並提供具體的數據或來源支撐。
accumulation of
accumulation of [noun]
…的積累
capital accumulation
noun phrase
資本積累
gradual accumulation
adjective + accumulation
逐漸積累
lead to the accumulation of
lead to the accumulation of [noun]
導致…的積累
wealth accumulation
noun phrase
財富積累
accumulation over time
accumulation over time
隨時間的積累
rapid accumulation
adjective + accumulation
快速積累
×There is an accumulation of informations.
✓There is an accumulation of information.
"Information" is an uncountable noun in English and does not take a plural "s". Using "informations" is a common mistake for learners whose first language has a countable form for this concept.
×The accumulation of snows caused the road closure.
✓The accumulation of snow caused the road closure.
When referring to snow as a substance or a general weather condition, it is typically used as an uncountable noun. The plural "snows" is very rare and poetic, referring to repeated falls of snow over time or in different places, not suitable for this general context.
×He has a big accumulation of old magazines.
✓He has a large accumulation of old magazines.
While "big" is common for physical size, "large" is the more natural and formal collocation with abstract nouns like "accumulation," "amount," "quantity," or "number" when describing scale or volume.
×The accumulation for dust on the shelf is noticeable.
✓The accumulation of dust on the shelf is noticeable.
The correct preposition to indicate what is being accumulated is "of," not "for." "For" suggests purpose, while "of" shows possession or composition.
×Accumulation of stress can leads to health problems.
✓Accumulation of stress can lead to health problems.
After a modal verb like "can," "could," "may," "might," "must," "should," "will," or "would," the base form of the main verb must be used. Adding "s" to the verb is incorrect.
×Her wealth was an accumulation from many years of hard work.
✓Her wealth was the accumulation of many years of hard work.
When referring to a specific, defined accumulation (often followed by an "of" phrase), the definite article "the" is typically more accurate than the indefinite article "an." Using "from" instead of "of" changes the meaning to indicate source rather than the composition/result itself.