accrue [ə'kru:] formal verb intransitive ■to increase in number or amount over a period of time 积累;(逐渐)增加,增多•Interest will accrue on the account at a rate of 7%.帐户上的存款将会以7%的利率生息。 •Little benefit will accrue to London (= London will receive little benefit) from the new road scheme.新的道路修建计划几乎不会给伦敦带来甚么利益。 |