stockpiling
noun [ U ] uk/ˈstɒk.paɪ.lɪŋ/ us/ˈstɑːk.paɪ.lɪŋ/
（大量）储备，贮存;囤积
the practice of storing a large supply of something for future use
Increasing instability is encouraging stockpiling. 越来越多的不稳定因素促使人们囤积物品。
Why is there this stockpiling of arms and ammunition? 为什么会出现这种武器弹药的囤积行为？
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- Food stores have begun rationing sales of rice to prevent stockpiling by customers.
- Thompson sees the stockpiling of antibiotics as a measure to put Americans at ease.
- High and volatile prices have discouraged the stockpiling of crude oil.