Accret/GRE/Lanbao

GRE蓝宝

Verb

• 逐渐增长(to make larger or greater, as by increased growth)
  • (类)
    • accrete·growth=erod e·destruction=inch· advance
    • 渐增是逐渐增长=腐蚀 是逐渐破坏=缓慢移动 是逐渐前进
    • 强调逐渐的过程(干扰 ：endure·tolerance 同义)
  • (反)
    • accrete ≠ wear away 渐增 ≠ 销蚀
    • accretion ≠ reduction in substance caused by erosion 渐增 ≠ 因腐蚀减少

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