| 词组 | heap on |
| 释义 | Idiom heap onheap (something) on (someone/something) to express a strong opinion about someone or something.Other leaders heaped praise on the president at the meeting. Usage notes: often heap scorn on someone or something - to express a strong lack of respect: He heaped scorn on those who thought the plan would work. Phr V heap on heaps, heaping, heaped heap sth on/upon sb/sth to praise or criticize someone or something a lotusually passiveMuch praise has been heaped on this talented young musician.He deals well with all the criticism heaped on him. ! Heap upon is more formal than heap on, and is mostly used in writing. heap sth on sb/sth • heap sth upon sb/sth if you heap praise, blame etc on someone or something, you praise or blame them a lot: The newspapers heaped praise on the police for their part in the investigation. Their political opponents heaped scorn on their policies.■ SIMILAR TO: lavish on heap (something) on (someone or something)To place or give a large or excessive amount of something on or to someone or something. Everyone has been heaping praise on the firefighter who risked his life to save the little girl from the blaze. He's been quick to heap scorn on the media for what he has called biased coverage. heap something (up)on someone or something1. Lit. to pile something up on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Please don't heap so much trouble upon me! Wally heaped leaves on the flower bed. 2. Fig. to give someone too much of something, such as homework, praise, criticism, etc. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Don't heap too much praise on her. She will get conceited. The manager heaped criticism on the workers. |
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