accumulation

• 表示积累、聚集或逐渐增加的过程，也指由此形成的堆积物或总量。在金融领域，可指公司留存而不作为股息分配的利润。

A noun referring to the process of gathering or increasing something over time, or the resulting collection or mass. In finance, it can also refer to profits retained within a corporation rather than distributed as dividends.

1. Natural increase or additionB2formal

   A gradual increase in amount or number through natural growth or the addition of new elements.

   积累

   • The accumulation of snow on the roads made driving dangerous.
   • Over time, the accumulation of dust on the shelves became noticeable.
   • The accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few is a concern.

   同义词accretionadditionaugmentationbuildupcumulationgrowthincreaseproliferation

   反义词decreasedepletiondiminutiondissipationlossreduction

2. Grouped collectionB2formal

   A collection of several things that are grouped together or considered as a single entity.

   积聚

   • The museum has an impressive accumulation of ancient artifacts.
   • His accumulation of books filled the entire room.
   • The accumulation of evidence pointed to the suspect's guilt.

   同义词aggregationassemblagebatchbunchclustercollectionconglomerationgatheringgroupmass

3. B2formal

   The process or act of gathering or amassing something over time.

   积累

   • The accumulation of data took several months of research.
   • Regular accumulation of savings is key to financial security.
   • The accumulation of knowledge is a lifelong journey.

   同义词accretionaccrualaggregationcollectiongatheringhoardingstockpiling

   反义词dispersiondissipationdistributionscattering

4. Retained earningsC1formalbusiness

   In finance, profits that are not distributed as dividends but are added to the company's capital base.

   留存收益

   • The company's accumulation of profits allowed it to invest in new projects.
   • Shareholders debated whether to distribute dividends or allow accumulation.
   • The accumulation of retained earnings strengthened the firm's financial position.