collection
noun uk/kəˈlek.ʃən/ us/kəˈlek.ʃən/
(THINGS TOGETHER)
B1 [ C ]收藏品;收集物
a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place
a private art collection 私人艺术收藏品
a valuable stamp collection 珍贵的邮票收藏品
[ C ]募集的钱；捐的款；募捐的钱
an amount of money collected from several people, or the act of collecting money
We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present. 我们正凑钱准备给汤姆买退休礼物。
B1 [ C ]一堆（东西）;一群（人）
a lot of things or people
There's quite a collection of toothbrushes in the bathroom. 浴室里有一大堆牙刷。
[ C ]（某位服装设计师的）一系列新装作品
a range of new clothes produced by one clothes designer
Kenzo's summer/winter collection 高田贤三的夏装／冬装系列
- More examples
- There's an Egyptian art collection on display at the museum at the moment.
- Rosie has a massive collection of furry toys.
- The curator guided us round the gallery, pointing out the most famous paintings in the collection.
- Her latest fashion collection features shimmering iridescent materials.
- Rachel bought yet another pair of shoes to add to her collection.
(GETTING)
B2 [ C or U ]领取;收取;拿走
the act of taking something away from a place
The photos will be ready for collection on Tuesday afternoon. 照片周二下午就可以取。
Which day is the rubbish collection? 哪天收垃圾？
UK There are three collections a day from the post box on the corner. 街角的邮箱每天收取信件3次。