collection
/kəˈlekʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2025 in the learning path
收藏品；一批物品
Definitions
n. a group of objects kept or presented together
收藏品；一批物品
n. the act of gathering or taking things away
收集；收取
n. the gathering of money from people for a purpose
募捐；募集的款项
Example
My aunt keeps her shell collection in a cabinet.
我姑姑把她收藏的贝壳放在柜子里。
Regular household waste collection is essential for protecting public health and maintaining a clean urban environment.
定期收运生活垃圾对于保护公众健康和保持城市环境整洁至关重要。
Collocations
- a collection of
- data collection
- waste collection
- make a collection
Word family
- collect (v.)
- collector (n.)
- collectible (adj.)
Usage tip
a collection of后接复数名词，表示一批相关物品。
FAQ
- What does collection mean?
- a group of objects kept or presented together the act of gathering or taking things away the gathering of money from people for a purpose
- How is collection pronounced?
- UK /kəˈlekʃən/, US /kəˈlekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
