collection

n.

1. 收集; 收取, 领取
   • There are two collections a day from this letter-box.
     这个信筒每天收信两次。
2. 收藏品, 收集的东西
   • The collection is housed in a fine building.
     这批收藏品存放在一座漂亮的房子里。
   • Her new book is a collection of short stories.
     她的新书是一部短篇小说集。
3. 募集的款项, 捐款
   • His workmates made a collection for his leaving party.
     他的同事为他的告别晚会募捐。
4. 积聚物; 集中在一起的人
   • There is a collection of rubbish in the corner.
     角落里有一堆垃圾。
   • This is an odd collection of people.
     这是一群稀奇古怪的人。