gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time
积聚,积累
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he amassed a fortune estimated at close to a million pounds .他积攒了一笔估计价值近100万英镑的财产。
[no obj.]
〈古〉 (人)聚集
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the soldiers were amassing from all parts of Spain .来自西班牙各地的士兵正在集结。
"late 15th cent.: from French