Definitions
v. To increase gradually in amount, strength, or seriousness.
逐渐增加；加剧
v. To attach something firmly to a surface or support.
安装；固定
v. To organize and begin an activity, campaign, or event.
组织开展；发起
Example
Dirty dishes mounted up while our dishwasher was broken.
洗碗机坏了，脏碗碟越积越多。
As pressure mounts to reduce emissions, governments must expand renewable energy production and improve energy efficiency.
随着减排压力不断增加，各国政府必须扩大可再生能源生产并提高能源效率。
Collocations
- mounting pressure
- mount a campaign
- mount on a wall
Word family
- mounting (adj.)
Usage tip
mount可指压力等上升；mount a campaign指发起运动。
FAQ
- What does mount mean?
- To increase gradually in amount, strength, or seriousness. To attach something firmly to a surface or support. To organize and begin an activity, campaign, or event.
- How is mount pronounced?
- UK /maʊnt/, US /maʊnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
