collecting

英 [kəˈlektɪŋ]

美 [kəˈlektɪŋ]

adj. (罐子或盒子)用于募集捐款的
v. 收集; 采集; 收藏; 搜集; 聚集; 集合; 汇集
collect的现在分词

现在分词：collecting　

BNC.14790 / COCA.15658

柯林斯词典

(罐子或盒子)用于募集捐款的
Acollectingtin or box is one that is used to collect money for charity.

in AM, use 美国英语用 collection box

noun

He occupied himself in collecting stamps.
他忙于集邮。
We are collecting money for families in need.
我们正在为有困难的家庭募捐。
They are collecting information in preparation for the day when the two sides sit down and talk
他们正在收集情报，为双方坐下来谈判的那一天做准备。
She is fond of collecting rare carpets.
她喜欢收集稀罕少见的地毯。
He spent much time collecting facts and chewing them over before coming to a conclusion.
为了得出结论，他花了很多时间收集事实并对这些事实进行仔细考虑。
Two young girls were collecting firewood
两个小女孩正在拾柴火。
After collecting the cash, the kidnapper made his escape down the disused railway line.
拿到现金后，绑架者沿着废弃的铁道逃走了。
She was collecting eggs from the chicken house.
她正在收集鸡棚里的蛋。
I like watching TV and playing football while my brother is fond of collecting stamps and coins.
我喜欢看电视和踢足球，而我的兄弟却喜欢集邮和收藏硬币。
He found a coin in his pocket and slipped it into her collecting tin
他摸到口袋里有一枚硬币，便匆匆丢进她的讨钱罐。