| 单词 | collection |
| 释义 | collection —collection /kəˈlek.ʃən/ noun (THINGS TOGETHER) B1 [C] a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place: » a private art collection» a valuable stamp collectionThesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesF0 [C] an amount of money collected from several people, or the act of collecting money: » We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present.Thesaurus+: ↑Forms of money and methods of paymentThesaurus+: ↑General words for amounts of money , ↑Large amounts of money , ↑Small amounts of moneyB1 [C] a lot of things or people: » There's quite a collection of toothbrushes in the bathroom.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesF0 [C] a range of new clothes produced by one clothes designer: » Kenzo's summer/winter collectionThesaurus+: ↑Fashion , ↑Modern and fashionable , ↑Modern and fashionableWord partners for collection• a collection ♯of sth• an ♯extensive/♯fine/♯large/♯priceless collection• a ♯museum/♯private collection• ♯display/♯exhibit/♯house a collection• ♯add sth ♯to a collectionWord Builder:–Nouns: collection, collector–Adjectives: collected, collective–Verbs: collect–Adverbs: collectivelyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a big/comprehensive/extensive/great/huge/large/major/vast collection» The building houses an extensive collection of valuable porcelain.-lu. an amazing/fascinating/fine/impressive/remarkable/superb collection» He has a fine collection of Dutch masterpieces.-lu. an eclectic/loose/miscellaneous/motley collection» They unloaded a motley collection of boxes and bags.-lu. a priceless collection» He owns a priceless collection of drawings.-lu. an entire collection» Her entire collection of cosmetics was stored in that bag.-lu. a museum/personal/private collection» The rugs are kept in a private collection.-lu. a permanent collection» The new building will accommodate a permanent collection of glass art.–Verbs-lu. boast/have a collection» The centre boasts a collection of birds from all over the world.-lu. amass/assemble a collection» He assembled a huge collection of coins.-lu. display/exhibit/house/show a collection» The building houses an impressive collection of contemporary sculpture.-lu. donate a collection» She donated her collection of Meissen china to the museum.-lu. add sth to a collection» He has added a New York apartment to his collection of homes.–Prepositions-lu. a collection of sth» She has a collection of china thimbles.–Types-lu. an art/CD/record/stamp collection» She showed me her stamp collection.• • • Extra Examples:» There's an Egyptian art collection on display at the museum at the moment.» Rosie has a massive collection of furry toys.» The curator guided us round the gallery, pointing out the most famous paintings in the collection.» Her latest fashion collection features shimmering iridescent materials.» Rachel bought yet another pair of shoes to add to her collection.noun [C or U] (GETTING) ► B2 the act of taking something away from a place: » The photos will be ready for collection on Tuesday afternoon.» Which day is the rubbish collection?» UK There are three collections a day from the post box on the corner.Thesaurus+: ↑Transferring and transporting objectsWord partners for collection• a collection ♯of sth• an ♯extensive/♯fine/♯large/♯priceless collection• a ♯museum/♯private collection• ♯display/♯exhibit/♯house a collection• ♯add sth ♯to a collection |
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