Definitions
n. A pile of things placed together without careful arrangement.
一堆
v. To put things together in a large pile.
堆放；堆积
Example
He left his clothes in a heap beside the bed.
他把衣服乱堆在床边。
Large heaps of discarded clothing highlight the environmental consequences of rapid consumption in the fashion industry.
成堆的废弃衣物凸显了时尚行业快速消费带来的环境后果。
Collocations
- a heap of clothes
- a compost heap
- heap praise on
Synonyms
- pile
- mound
Usage tip
a heap of 指一堆；heaps of 口语中表示大量。
FAQ
- What does heap mean?
- A pile of things placed together without careful arrangement. To put things together in a large pile.
- How is heap pronounced?
- UK /hiːp/, US /hiːp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
