rack up

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual
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Meaning: To accumulate large amounts

大量积累
Acumular grandes cantidades
大量に積み上げる
대량으로 쌓다, 누적시키다

To build up debts or scores.

累积债务或分数。
Acumular deudas o puntos.
借金やスコアを蓄積すること。
빚이나 점수를 대량으로 쌓다.
Base verb: rack
Particle: up
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. He racked up huge debts.
    他欠下了巨额债务
    Acumuló enormes deudas
    彼は莫大な借金を作った
    그는 엄청난 빚을 쌓았다.
  2. They racked up the points.
    他们积累了大量积分
    Acumularon puntos
    彼らはポイントを大量に稼いだ
    그들은 점수를 대량으로 올렸다.
  3. She racked up frequent flyer miles.
    她积累了很多飞行里程
    Acumuló millas de viajero frecuente
    彼女はマイルをたくさん貯めた
    그녀는 항공 마일리지를 많이 모았다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: accumulation, debts

Tone: concerning

✓ Do Say

  • Racked up debts
    欠下债务
    Acumular deudas
    借金を積み重ねた
    빚을 잔뜩 쌓다

Origin & History

From racking up scores.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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