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

The stamp is not worth collecting.
这张邮票不值得收藏。
Elizabeth had been collecting snails for a school project
伊丽莎白一直在为完成学校的一份课题作业收集蜗牛。
Her childhood passion for collecting has not dimmed, but now she is more discerning.
她孩提时培养起的对收藏的痴迷丝毫未减，现在只是变得更有眼力了。
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。
They are going from door to door collecting money from civilians.
他们挨家挨户地向百姓收钱。
We are collecting money for families in need.
我们正在为有困难的家庭募捐。
This artist's creations are worth collecting.
这个艺术家的作品值得收藏。
His daughters were collecting his effects.
他的女儿们当时正在整理他的遗物。
I'm collecting on behalf of the blind.
我正在为盲人进行募捐。
Two young girls were collecting firewood
两个小女孩正在拾柴火。