stockpiling
stockpiling — 名詞
1. the activity of collecting and keeping large amounts of goods, food, or material
囤積
為應付未來需要而大量儲存物資的行為
the activity of collecting and keeping large amounts of goods, food, or materials in reserve so they are available when needed in the future, especially during a shortage or emergency
The ministry warned that stockpiling of medical supplies could cause shortages in hospitals.
衛生部警告，囤積醫療物資可能導致醫院出現短缺。
stockpiling + of + noun for what is stored
Sana's family prepared for the hurricane by stockpiling canned food and water in the basement.
Sana 一家人在地下室囤積了罐頭食品和飲用水，為颶風做準備。
Economists argue that stockpiling of grain by wealthy nations hurts small farmers in developing countries.
經濟學家認為，富裕國家囤積糧食的行為傷害了發展中國家的小農。
The company avoided price increases by careful stockpiling of materials before trade restrictions took effect.
該公司透過謹慎囤積原料，在貿易限制生效前避開了價格上漲。
During the pandemic, panic stockpiling left supermarket shelves empty across the city for several weeks.
疫情期間，恐慌性囤積讓全市超市貨架空了數週之久。
- hoarding
more negative; suggests excessive or irrational collecting
- accumulation
more neutral; can refer to any gradual increase, not just of stored goods
- amassing
suggests building up a large quantity over time
- storage
focuses on keeping items in a place, not necessarily in large quantities
- distribution
giving out supplies rather than keeping them
- depletion
using up a supply instead of building it up
文法句型
stockpiling + of + noun
用法筆記
Can carry a neutral tone (emergency preparedness) or a slightly negative tone (panic buying, hoarding), depending on context. Frequently modified by adjectives such as 'widespread', 'panic', or 'careful'.
常見錯誤
stockpiling — 動詞
- stockpilingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stockpilings3rd person singular
- stockpilinging-ing form
- stockpilingedpast simple
1. to put goods, materials, or supplies into a designated storage area or pile so t
存放；入庫
將物資放入儲備區或堆中
to put goods, materials, or supplies into a designated storage area or pile so they can be used at a later time
The soldiers stockpiled ammunition in underground bunkers near the training base.
士兵們將彈藥存放在訓練基地附近的地下掩體中。
stockpile + noun + in + location
Felix stockpiled firewood behind the shed before the first winter storm arrived.
Felix 在第一場冬季暴風雪來臨前，將柴火存放在棚屋後面。
The museum stockpiled ancient artifacts in a climate-controlled vault before the renovation work began.
博物館在裝修工程開始前，將古代文物存放在恆溫控制的地下庫房中。
Workers stockpiled bags of cement on wooden pallets next to the construction site.
工人們將一袋袋水泥堆放在建築工地旁的木棧板上。
- distribute
to give out rather than put away
- disperse
to spread items across different locations
文法句型
stockpile + noun + in/on/at + location
用法筆記
The focus of this sense is the physical act of putting items into a specific storage location. The location is almost always stated or clearly implied. Distinguish from sense 2 (ACCUMULATE SUPPLIES), where the emphasis is on gradually gathering a large quantity over time rather than the act of placing items in a spot.
常見錯誤
2. to gradually collect and build up a large store of something over a period of ti
積累
逐步收集並大量儲存備用
to gradually collect and build up a large store of something over a period of time, keeping it ready for future use
The charity stockpiled warm blankets and boots for families who lost homes in the flood.
該慈善機構為水災中失去家園的家庭積累了保暖毛毯和靴子。
stockpile + noun + for + purpose/recipient
Jin had been stockpiling art supplies for months before opening the studio downtown.
Jin 在市中心開設工作室之前，已經持續積累了好幾個月的美術用品。
had been stockpiling — past perfect continuous for gradual build-up
The hospital stockpiled vaccines well before the start of the annual flu season.
該醫院在每年流感季節到來前很早便積累了足夠的疫苗。
Valentina stockpiled enough firewood to keep the cabin warm through the entire winter.
Valentina 積累了足夠的柴火，讓小木屋在整個冬天保持溫暖。
- accumulate
suggests gradual gathering over time; slightly more formal
- amass
implies building up a very large quantity, often wealth or resources
- collect
more general; does not necessarily imply large quantities or future use
文法句型
stockpile + noun
用法筆記
Focuses on the process of gradually building up a reserve, often stated or implied with a time span ('over months', 'before the season'). The exact storage location may not be mentioned; the emphasis is on the quantity being gathered rather than where it is kept. Distinguish from sense 1 (PLACE IN RESERVE), where the physical act of putting items somewhere is primary.