heap
名詞
定義 heap 名詞
- C2Countable
a disordered collection of things lying one on top of another
He saw a heap of books scattered on the floor.
She left a heap of clean clothes on the bed.
There was a heap of branches in the garden waiting to be cleared.
動詞
定義 heap 動詞
- TransitiveVerb + adv/prep
to gather or place things into a pile or mound
He heaped the wood in the backyard in preparation for winter.
They heaped sand to build a sandcastle on the beach.
She heaped all the old magazines in the corner.
成語
- a (whole) heap of something
a large quantity or amount of something.
• She has a whole heap of books on the subject.
- collapse/fall in a heap
To fall down heavily and remain lying on the ground, unable to move.
• The long-distance runner collapsed in a heap immediately after crossing the finish line.
- the bottom of the heap
Refers to individuals who occupy the lowest position in society, characterized by poverty and lack of success.
• The workers in these factories are often at the bottom of the heap, with no other options available to them.
片語動詞 heap
- heap something on someone
to bestow upon someone a significant amount of praise, criticism, or similar.
• The teacher heaped praise on the students to encourage their efforts.