pile (something) up

Related to word: pile

Phrasal Verb

Definition (积累)

  1. B2

    to accumulate or escalate in regard to negative circumstances.

    (使)(坏事)累积或增加

    • If the issues aren't addressed, the stress will just pile up.

      如果这些问题没有得到解决,压力只会不断累积。

    • She is worried that the debts will pile up over time.

      她担心债务会随着时间累积。

    • Over time, these small mistakes can pile up into a significant problem.

      随着时间的推移,这些小错误可能会累积成一个重大问题。

Definition (整理)

  1. to create a heap or assemble numerous items into one piled stack.

    形成一堆;将…堆积起来

    • He piled the books up, preparing to organize them.

      他把书堆起来,准备整理它们。

    • The snow keeps falling, and the pile in the yard keeps getting higher.

      雪一直下,院子里的雪堆越来越高。

    • He piled all the toys up to clean the floor.

      他把所有玩具堆起来以便清扫地板。