Definitions
n. Objects placed together, often one on top of another.
堆；一堆东西
v. To put things together in a heap.
堆放；堆积
Example
A pile of dirty dishes filled the sink.
一堆脏餐具塞满了水槽。
When waste collection services are inadequate, piles of rubbish can threaten public health in densely populated neighbourhoods.
垃圾清运服务不足时，成堆的垃圾可能威胁人口密集社区的公共卫生。
Collocations
- a pile of books
- pile up
- pile plates on a table
Synonyms
- heap
- stack
Usage tip
a pile of后接所堆之物；pile up表示积聚。
FAQ
- What does pile mean?
- Objects placed together, often one on top of another. To put things together in a heap.
- How is pile pronounced?
- UK /paɪl/, US /paɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
