stockpile

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

stock·pile [stockpile stockpiles stockpiled stockpiling] noun, verb BrE [ˈstɒkpaɪl] NAmE [ˈstɑːkpaɪl]
noun
a large supply of sth that is kept to be used in the future if necessary
•the world's stockpile of nuclear weapons

Example Bank:
•How large is the world's stockpile of nuclear weapons?
•Stockpiles of coal have reached a critically low level.
•The growing stockpile of used tyres is a worldwide problem.

 
verb ~ sth
to collect and keep a large supply of sth
•to stockpile food
Verb forms:

Example Bank:
•Consumers began to stockpile fuel amid fears of a shortage.
•Neighbouring countries have accused them of producing and stockpiling biological weapons.
•Officials warn that the stockpiled food may spoil.

 

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  reserve, backlog, stock, carry