accrue
accrue
ac∙crue / əˈkru ; əˈkru: /
◙verb [I,T]
1. if advantages accrue to you, you get those advantages over a period of time
• 〔利益、好处等〕逐渐产生,逐渐形成:
▪ [+to]
»benefits that accrue to students
学生得到的好处
▪ [+from]
»advantages accruing from the introduction of new technology
引进新技术带来的好处
2. if money accrues or is accrued, it gradually increases over a period of time
• (使)〔钱〕逐渐增加,积累:
»Interest will accrue until payment is made.
钱如果不付的话利息会越来越多。
♦accrualnoun [C usually singular]