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单词 mounting
释义
mounting1 adjectivemounting2 noun
mountingmount‧ing1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/ [only before noun] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Amid mounting excitement, an official came forward to announce the result of the election.
  • Another year of mounting losses proved too much for Pepperdine's basketball coach.
  • He struggled on in the face of mounting debts,
  • The decision has been the cause of mounting tension in the capital.
  • The fighting capped weeks of mounting tensions in the area.
  • the nation's mounting foreign debt
  • There are reports of mounting violence in the village tribes.
  • What are the reasons for mounting unemployment in the Arab countries?
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A mounting clip is available for fixing the alarm in larger openings.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
 There was mounting pressure on him to resign.
 The government has come under mounting criticism in the press.
 They faced mounting debts.
 There’s mounting evidence of a link between obesity and some forms of cancer.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· There is growing anger among drivers over the rise in fuel prices.
· There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.
· Growing concern has been expressed over the pollution of the North Sea.
· The government was faced with mounting criticism at home and abroad.
· The children waited with growing excitement.
(=opposition that is increasing)· There was growing opposition to the war.
(=increasing panic)· She quickly packed a bag, trying all the time to control her mounting panic.
· There was increasing pressure on the Chancellor to cut petrol tax.
· There are reports of increasing tension in some areas.
· Rocketing unemployment led to growing unrest in the country.
 gradually increasing – often used about things that cause problems or trouble:  There was mounting pressure on him to resign. The government has come under mounting criticism in the press. They faced mounting debts. There’s mounting evidence of a link between obesity and some forms of cancer.
mounting1 adjectivemounting2 noun
mountingmounting2 noun [countable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • The engine is supported by four rubberized mountings.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Faults were discovered in the mountings on the crash barriers around the top deck of the car park in July.
  • I wince every time I watch a two-stroke apparently trying to tear itself from the mountings.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorbecoming stronger
· She clenched her teeth against the steadily increasing pain.· The growth of extremist right-wing groups is an increasing concern.· Whatever you think of the fashion for 'boy bands', there's no denying their increasing popularity.
gradually increasing to a high level: · He spoke of his daughter's growing alienation from the Church.· There is growing opposition to the new tax proposals.· The incident added to growing concern about the extent of terrorist influence in the region.
increasing to such a high level that something is likely to happen or be done: · There are reports of mounting violence in the village tribes.· The decision has been the cause of mounting tension in the capital.· Amid mounting excitement, an official came forward to announce the result of the election.
when numbers or amounts are increasing
· An increasing number of Australians see the link to the British monarchy as irrelevant.· An increasing percentage of American property owners are taking their houses off the market.ever-increasing (=increasing all the time) · Ever-increasing numbers of science teachers are leaving their jobs to work in industry.· Ever-increasing amounts of land were brought under cultivation.
increasing - use this about prices, numbers etc or about the level or standard of something: · Rising fuel costs have forced many airlines to put up the price of air tickets.· Le Shuttle competes with an ever-rising number of ferries for the busy Channel crossing.· the rising rate of smoking among teenagers (=when problems increase and become more serious): · We are entering a period of slow economic growth and rising unemployment.
gradually increasing: · An economic miracle is needed if Bangladesh is to feed its huge and growing population.· Zena is one of a small but rapidly growing number of motorists choosing to buy a car over the Web.· Garbage collection is a growth industry, thanks to growing volumes of garbage -- up 2-3% a year.
a mounting price or number is increasing and causes problems: · He struggled on in the face of mounting debts,· What are the reasons for mounting unemployment in the Arab countries?· Another year of mounting losses proved too much for Pepperdine's basketball coach.
escalating prices, problems etc are increasing quickly and making a situation worse than it was before: · Investors in the Sports Stadium project are worried by escalating construction costs.· rapidly escalating house prices· Twenty percent of the workforce are experiencing escalating stress levels.
WORD SETS
AC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· There is growing anger among drivers over the rise in fuel prices.
· There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.
· Growing concern has been expressed over the pollution of the North Sea.
· The government was faced with mounting criticism at home and abroad.
· The children waited with growing excitement.
(=opposition that is increasing)· There was growing opposition to the war.
(=increasing panic)· She quickly packed a bag, trying all the time to control her mounting panic.
· There was increasing pressure on the Chancellor to cut petrol tax.
· There are reports of increasing tension in some areas.
· Rocketing unemployment led to growing unrest in the country.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· The response to mounting criticism is to reorganise or complain of lack of resources.· The government's response to mounting criticism was to crack down on the principal advocates of reform.
· They shouldn't fall into the Spurs trap of mounting debts and asset-stripping sales of star players.· Arthur Davidson has closed his London antique shop of that name under pressure of mounting debt.· With no money being deposited into his bank account, John's overdraft began to reflect mounting debts.
· The government was persistently unwilling to amend Poor Law principles to take account of the mounting evidence of extensive involuntary unemployment.
· Together, the Doctor and Bishop scrambled through the inner door against the mounting pressure of air.· We expect to find it increasingly difficult to do so at short notice because our budgets are under mounting pressure.· Heseltine came under mounting pressure to stand in the forthcoming leadership election.· It was also the result of mounting pressure from the late 1870s for more humane treatment of the aged.
· You can feel the tension mounting.
VERB
· Now he faces the bill and mounting costs.
· As for myself, I was feeling a mounting confidence in my capabilities - I was of use.· She felt his excitement mounting, and to accommodate him, she screamed.· She felt a mounting sense of triumph at taking money home to Paul.· You can feel the tension mounting.
 an object to which other things, especially parts of a machine, are fastened to keep them in place:  The engine is supported by four rubberized mountings.
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