early 15c., "that which is compiled," also "action of compiling," from Middle French compilation, from Latin compilationem (nominative compilatio) "a compilation," literally "a pillaging," noun of action from compilare (see compile).
权威例句
1. This compilation was first issued on vinyl in 1984.
这张精选集在1984年首次以唱片形式发行。
2. The last track finishes this compilation beautifully.
整张选辑在最后一曲优美的旋律中结束。
3. Her latest CD is a compilation of all her best singles.
她最新的激光唱片收录了她的所有最佳单曲。
4. One of the first steps taken was the compilation of a report.
首先采取的步骤之一是写一份报告.
5. There have been enormous advances in the compilation of data on suspected terrorists.