bring together匯集
- [transitive] to bring things together from different people or places收集;采集 synonym gather
- collect something to collect data/evidence/information收集資料/證據/信息
- We're collecting signatures for a petition.我們在爲請願書收集簽名。
- The purpose of his trip was to collect material for a book.他旅行的目的是爲一本書收集材料。
- collect something from somebody/something Samples were collected from over 200 patients.已從 200 多名病人取樣。
- an analysis of 400 specimens collected from 12 localities對從12個地方收集的400份標本的分析
- We've been collecting data from various sources.我們一直從各種渠道收集資料。
as hobby業餘愛好
- [transitive] collect something to buy or find things of a particular type and keep them as a hobby收藏;搜集;收集
- to collect stamps/postcards/coins收集郵票/明信片/硬幣
- He started to collect art seriously soon after the turn of the century.世紀之交後不久,他開始認真收集藝術品。
- He began collecting antiquities in 1785.他於1785年開始收集古董。
see also stamp collectingTopics Arta2 increase in amount數量增加
- [intransitive, transitive] to gradually increase in amount in a place; to gradually obtain more and more of something in a place聚積;積聚;積累 synonym accumulate
- In spite of their efforts a large pool of liquid continued to collect.盡管他們做出了努力,一大池液體仍在不斷聚集。
- collect + adv./prep. Dirt had collected in the corners of the room.房間的角落裏積滿了灰塵。
- Water had collected on the flat roof.水聚集在平屋頂上。
- collect something We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to).我們似乎無意中積存了大量的盒子。
- It’s amazing how she collects friends.她收集朋友的方式令人驚訝。
Synonyms collectcollectThese words all mean to get more of something over a period of time, or to increase in quantity over a period of time.- collect to bring things or information together from different people or places; to gradually increase in amount in a place:
- We’ve been collecting data from various sources.我們一直從各種渠道收集資料。
- Dirt had collected in the corners of the room.房間的角落裏積滿了灰塵。
People sometimes collect things of a particular type as a hobby: to collect stamps . - gather to bring things together that have been spread around; to collect information from different sources:
- I waited while he gathered up his papers.他整理文件時我就在一旁等待。
- Detectives have spent months gathering evidence.偵探花了數月時間搜集證據。
collect or gather?用 collect 還是 gather?Both collect and gather can be used in the same way to talk about bringing together data, information or evidence. When talking about things, gather is used with words like things, belongings or papers when the things are spread around within a short distance. Collect is used for getting examples of something from different people or places that are physically separated.- accumulate (rather formal) to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time; to gradually increase in number or quantity over a period of time:指積累、聚積,(數量)逐漸增加:
- I seem to have accumulated a lot of books.我好像已經收集了很多書。
- Debts began to accumulate.債務開始增加。
- amass (rather formal) to collect something in large quantities, especially money, debts or information:指大量積累、積聚(尤指金錢、債務或情報):
- He amassed a fortune from silver mining.他靠開采銀礦積累了一筆財富。
Patterns- to collect/gather/accumulate/amass data/evidence/information
- to accumulate/amass a fortune/debts
- dirt/dust/debris collects/accumulates
- to gradually/slowly collect/gather/accumulate (something)
take away取走
- [transitive] to go somewhere in order to take somebody/something away領取;收走;接走
- collect something What day do they collect the rubbish/garbage?他們哪天收運垃圾?
- The package is waiting to be collected.這包裹在等人領取。
- collect something from… On arrival, collect your keys from reception.到達後,從接待處領取鑰匙。
- (British English) collect somebody Someone will be at the airport to collect you.有人會在機場接你。
- (British English) collect somebody from… She's gone to collect her son from school.她到學校接她兒子去了。
Extra Examples- Your package is ready to be collected.你的包裹可以領取了。
- What time do you have to collect the children from school?你什麽時間要到學校接孩子?
- We were invited to London to collect our prize.我們受邀到倫敦領獎。
- They usually collect the rubbish/garbage on a Thursday.他們一般星期四收垃圾。
money金錢
- [intransitive, transitive] to ask people to give you money for a particular purpose募捐;募集
- I've been out collecting, knocking on peoples doors and asking them for money.我出去收集,敲别人的門,向他們要錢。
- collect for something We're collecting for local charities.我們正在爲當地慈善機構募捐。
- collect something Volunteers have been going door to door, collecting money.志願者們挨家挨戶地募捐。
- collect something for something We collected over £300 for the appeal.我們爲此籲請募集了 300 多英鎊。
- [transitive] collect something to obtain the money, etc. that somebody owes, for example by going to their house to get it收(欠款);(上門)收(賬)
- to collect rent/debts/tax收租金;討債;征稅
receive/win收到;赢得
- [transitive, intransitive] collect (something) to receive something; to win something收到;赢得;獲得
- She collected £25 000 in compensation.她得到了 25 000 英鎊賠償金。
- to collect a prize/a medal獲獎;赢得獎牌
- She collected $50 000 on her husband’s life insurance policies.她從丈夫的人壽保險單上收了5萬美元。
- He went to the casino most nights, but usually failed to collect.他大多數晚上都去賭場,但通常都收不到錢。
of people人
- [intransitive] to come together in one place to form a larger group聚集;集合;匯集 synonym gather
- A crowd began to collect in front of the embassy.人群開始聚集在大使館的前面。
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French collecter or medieval Latin collectare, from Latin collect- ‘gathered together’, from the verb colligere, from col- ‘together’ + legere ‘choose or collect’.
Idioms - to not be used for a long time做好精神準備
- Play your guitar that's gathering dust, or pull out the old tennis racket for a match.彈你那積滿灰塵的吉他,或者拿出舊網球拍來比賽。
- You may already have an old laptop that is collecting dust but otherwise usable.你可能已經有了一台舊筆記本電腦,雖然會積灰,但還能用。
collect yourself/your thoughts
- to try to control your emotions and become calm(盡力)鎮定下來,斂神專注
- I'm fine—I just need a minute to collect myself.我沒事,只是需要稍稍鎮定一下。
- to prepare yourself mentally for something做好精神準備
- She paused to collect her thoughts before entering the interview room.她停下來定了定神,才走進面試室。