collation

• 名词，指收集、比较和整理物品的行为，尤指对文本或数据进行校勘比对；也指便餐或点心，通常较为随意。

A noun referring to the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging items in order, or a light meal, often served informally.

1. Light mealB2formal

   A light, informal meal, often served as a snack or a small repast.

   便餐

   • They served a simple collation of cheese and fruit.
   • After the ceremony, a collation was offered to the guests.
   • We had a light collation before the long journey.

   同义词biterefectionrefreshmentrepastsnack

   反义词banquetfeastmeal

2. Assembling in orderC1formal

   The act of assembling items in a proper numerical or logical sequence.

   按序整理

   • The collation of the data took several hours.
   • He is responsible for the collation of the report's chapters.
   • Proper collation of the pages is essential for the book.

   同义词arrangementcollectioncompilationgatheringorderingsorting

   反义词disarrangementdisorderdisorganization

3. Comparison and examinationC1formal

   A careful examination and comparison of texts or data to identify points of agreement or disagreement.

   校勘

   • The collation of the two manuscripts revealed several discrepancies.
   • Scholars performed a collation of the ancient texts.
   • A detailed collation of the evidence was necessary for the trial.

   同义词analysiscomparisonexaminationscrutinyverification