词汇：accrete

中文含义：

逐渐增长，逐渐积累，逐渐合并

英语词性:

verb

美式发音：

əˈkrit

同义词：

accumulate, grow, increase, build up

易混淆单词：

excrete, secrete

双语例句：

1. As the city expanded, more buildings were accreted to the downtown area.
2. Over time, the layers of sediment in the river accreted to form a new landmass.
3. The company slowly accreted smaller businesses to increase its market power.
4. With each new discovery, his knowledge accreted and became more comprehensive.