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compile

/kəmˈpaɪl/
com · pile kəm · ˈpaɪl
English Definition
v. collect gather assemble
中文释义
汇编,收集
Significado en Español
compilar, recopilar
한국어 뜻
편집하다, 수집하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
biên soạn, thu thập
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How to use “compile” in a sentence

He spent months compiling data for his research.

他花了几个月时间为研究汇编数据。

The class compiled a list of their favorite books.

全班整理了一份他们最喜欢的书单。

She compiled her grandmother's recipes into a cookbook.

她把奶奶的食谱汇编成了一本菜谱。

Scientists compiled data from hundreds of weather stations.

科学家汇总了数百个气象站的数据。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com- (together) + pile (heap) → collect, compile.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “Compile”:

  1. A Create
  2. B Destroy
  3. C Assemble
  4. D Scatter
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C — Assemble. “compile” means v. collect gather assemble

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The researcher spent months trying to ______ data from hundreds of surveys.

  1. A scatter
  2. B compile
  3. C discard
  4. D destroy
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B — compile. “compile” means v. collect gather assemble

Common questions about “compile”

What does “compile” mean?

compile — v. collect gather assemble. In Chinese: 汇编,收集.

How do you pronounce “compile”?

compile is pronounced /kəmˈpaɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · pile.

How do you use “compile” in a sentence?

“compile” means collect gather assemble. Examples: (1) He spent months compiling data for his research. (2) The class compiled a list of their favorite books. (3) She compiled her grandmother's recipes into a cookbook. (4) Scientists compiled data from hundreds of weather stations.

What are synonyms for “compile”?

assemble, collect — all close in meaning to compile (v. collect gather assemble).

Is “compile” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. compile appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “compile”?

com- (together) + pile (heap) → collect, compile.

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