accrete
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/əˈkrit/
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/æ'kri:t/
To grow by adding more material.
The asteroid accrete more rocks as it travels through space.
小行星在穿越太空时会吸附更多的岩石。
To make something grow by adding more material.
The city accrete new buildings every year.
这座城市每年都会新增建筑。