hoarding

• 指大量囤积和储存物品的行为，常含过度之意；也指用于展示广告的大型立牌或广告牌。

A noun referring to the act of accumulating and storing large quantities of items, often excessively, or a large board used for displaying advertisements.

1. Large advertising boardB1formalbritish

   A large board used for displaying advertisements or public notices, typically found outdoors.

   广告牌

   • The new movie was advertised on a giant hoarding near the highway.
   • The company rented a hoarding in the city center for their campaign.
   • A colorful hoarding promoted the upcoming festival.

   同义词billboardsignboard

2. Excessive accumulationB2formal

   The act of collecting and storing large quantities of items, often in a compulsive manner.

   囤积症

   • His hoarding of old newspapers filled the entire garage.
   • The psychologist specializes in treating hoarding disorder.
   • Hoarding can lead to unsafe living conditions.

   同义词accumulationcollectinggatheringsavingstockpiling

   反义词minimalism

• 动词，指大量积存或贮藏某物，常指秘密地或为将来使用而囤积。

A verb used to indicate the act of accumulating and storing a large supply of something, often secretly or for future use.

1. Accumulate and storeB2formal

   To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or greedily.

   囤积和储存

   • During the war, people hoarded food and supplies.
   • He hoarded old newspapers in his garage for years.
   • Some animals hoard nuts for the winter.

   同义词accumulateamasscachesquirrel awaystashstockpile

   反义词dispersedistributegivescattersharespendsquanderwaste

2. Keep for oneselfB2informal

   To keep something for oneself, especially when others might need it.

   囤积

   • Stop hoarding all the blankets; share them with your siblings.
   • She hoarded her allowance instead of spending it.
   • The collector hoarded rare coins in a secret vault.

   同义词accumulateamasscachehogsavesquirrel awaystashstockpilestore

   反义词allocatedispensedistributegiveshare