heap
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/hiːp/
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/hiːp/
a messy pile of things
His dirty clothes were in a heap on the floor.
彼の汚れた服は床の上に山積みになっていた。
a large amount of something
We have a heap of time before the movie starts.
映画が始まるまでにはまだたっぷり時間がある。
an old car in poor condition
That old heap of a car barely runs anymore.
あのボロボロの車はもうほとんど動かない。
to pile things up messily
He made a heap of leaves in the yard.
彼は庭で落ち葉を山積みにした。
to put a large amount on something
She put a heap of food on my plate.
彼女は私の皿に食べ物を山盛りに盛った。
to give a lot of praise or criticism
The coach gave a heap of praise to the players.
コーチは選手たちにたくさんの賛辞を贈った。